What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Wem via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ellesmere?

The distance between Bristol and Ellesmere is 142 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Ellesmere without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Ellesmere?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bristol to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ellesmere bus from?

Bristol to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ellesmere train from?

Bristol to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Bristol to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Bristol to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Ellesmere train arrive?

Bristol to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ellesmere is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Bristol to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 819+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Bristol to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 24m
£49–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
7h 39m
£27–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
6h 16m
£39–74
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Ellesmerecar 119.8 mi
2h 46m
£30–43

Bristol to Ellesmere by train and bus

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Watergate Street via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, Wem, and Railway Station in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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