The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Ludlow
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Ludlow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ludlow will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Ludlow every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Ludlow
Trains from Sheffield to Ludlow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 20:40 |
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FAQs: Sheffield to Ludlow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Ludlow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ludlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Ludlow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 16:45 Saturday 06:45 - 12:45 Sunday Closed The ticket office is operated by a third party ticketing agent.
- Car Park: Ludlow Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1 Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the car park. Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessed via a footbridge with steps or a long steep footpath from the station forecourt to the path at the mouth of the tunnel. On the other side of the tunnel mouth is a compliant ramped path leading to the platform which also connects with the town. This path is not part of the station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available on Platform 2.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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