How to Travel from

Leicester to Ludlow

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester Ludlow

Cheapest

By car (144 km)

1 h 49 min

144 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 49 min

144 km.

from $5.48

Train

2 h 56 min

111 km.

from $116.09

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$30.38

Bus from Digbeth to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Kidderminster

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.24–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$32.91

Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$21.52

Bus operators

Diamond Bus Ltd

Phone:

0121 322 2222

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

diamondbuses.com/

Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Ludlow

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Minsterley Motors

Phone:

01743 791208

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minsterleymotors.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Council

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow is to drive which costs $27.17 - $41.30 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Council Offices via Digbeth and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ludlow?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ludlow?

The distance between Leicester and Ludlow is 175 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Ludlow without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Leicester to Ludlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ludlow bus from?

Leicester to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ludlow train from?

Leicester to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ludlow?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ludlow is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Leicester to Ludlow bus arrive?

Leicester to Ludlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Ludlow?

It is currently 08:47 at both, Leicester and Ludlow.

Where does the Leicester to Ludlow train arrive?

Leicester to Ludlow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ludlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ludlow is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Leicester to Ludlow.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Ludlow?

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Where can I stay near Ludlow?

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Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman Conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. During the civil war of the 12th century the castle changed hands several times between the de Lacys and rival claimants, and was further fortified with a Great Tower and a large outer bailey. In the mid-13th century, Ludlow was passed on to Geoffrey de Geneville, who rebuilt part of the inner bailey, and the castle played a part in the Second Barons' War. Roger Mortimer acquired the castle in 1301, further extending the internal complex of buildings. Richard, Duke of York, inherited the castle in 1425, and it became an important symbol of Yorkist authority during the Wars of the Roses. When Richard's son, Edward IV, seized the throne in 1461 it passed into the ownership of the Crown. Ludlow Castle was chosen as the seat of the Council of Wales and the Marches, effectively acting as the capital of Wales, and it was extensively renovated throughout the 16th century. By the 17th century the castle was luxuriously appointed, hosting cultural events such as the first performance of John Milton's masque Comus. Ludlow Castle was held by the Royalists during the English Civil War of the 1640s, until it was besieged and taken by a Parliamentarian army in 1646. The contents of the castle were sold off and a garrison was retained there for much of the interregnum.

St Laurence's Church

52°22′6″N 2°43′7″W / 52°N 2°W / 52; -2

Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle is one of the finest surviving fortified manor houses in England, and situated at Stokesay in Shropshire. It was largely built in its present form in the late 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, on the earlier castle (some of which still survives) founded by its original owners the de Lacy family, from whom it passed to their de Verdun heirs, who retained feudal overlordship of Stokesay until at least 1317. Laurence 'of' Ludlow was one of the leading wool merchants in England, who intended it to form a secure private house and generate income as a commercial estate. Laurence's descendants continued to own the castle until the 16th century, when it passed through various private owners. By the time of the outbreak of the First English Civil War in 1642, Stokesay was owned by William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1608–1697), a supporter of King Charles I. After the Royalist war effort collapsed in 1645, Parliamentary forces besieged the castle in June and quickly forced its garrison to surrender. Parliament ordered the property to be slighted, but only minor damage was done to the walls, allowing Stokesay to continue to be used as a house by the Baldwyn family until the end of the 17th century.

Five ways to Travel from Leicester to Ludlow

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Diamond Bus Ltd

Minsterley Motors

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ludlow?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ludlow?

How far is it from Leicester to Ludlow?

How do I travel from Leicester to Ludlow without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Ludlow?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ludlow bus from?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ludlow train from?

Train or bus from Leicester to Ludlow?

Where does the Leicester to Ludlow bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Leicester and Ludlow?

Where does the Leicester to Ludlow train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to Ludlow?

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Ludlow?

Where can I stay near Ludlow?