Trains to Ludlow Castle
It's easy to reach Ludlow Castle by rail. Hop on a train to Ludlow, which is served by Transport for Wales services from Manchester and Cardiff. From Ludlow, it's just a 12-minute walk to Ludlow Castle. Simply exit the station, on to Station Drive and turn left on to Upper Galdeford. Follow the road left on to Tower Street, which becomes King Street. Follow this road until you can see the castle's walls jutting out in the distance.
A visit to Ludlow Castle will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds or simply admire the imposing walls from afar.
For more information about opening times, visit Ludlow Castle’s website
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:50 - 16:50 |
| Saturday | 06:50 - 12:50 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property phone number | 03333 211 202 |
| Lost Property Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/lostproperty |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Help provided by on train staff. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Ludlow Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | National Car Parks Ltd |
| Car parking spaces | 37 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 10 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Limited cycle stands are available on Platform 2. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Part of station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Platform 2 (for services to Abergavenny, Newport and Cardiff) is accessed using the station stepped footbridge. There is also a long steep path which is accessed from Grave Hill, however using this route is likely to add up to 15 minutes to the time required to access the platform. Customers requiring step free access to and from the platform serving Avergavenny, Newport and Cardiff are recommended to use the nearest step free station. The nearest station with step-free access is Craven Arms. If you require step-free access, please arrive on the right side of the station for travelling - there is no step-free access between the two platforms. Please see the Craven Arms station page for more information. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Ludlow
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 09:10 | On time | |
| to Hereford | Transport for Wales | 09:20 | On time | |
| to Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 10:10 | On time | |
| to Hereford | Transport for Wales | 10:20 | On time | |
| to Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Hereford | Transport for Wales | 09:10 | On time | |
| from Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 09:20 | On time | |
| from Hereford | Transport for Wales | 10:10 | On time | |
| from Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 10:20 | On time | |
| from Hereford | Transport for Wales | 11:10 | On time |