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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Wem and arriving at Cambridge via Crewe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Cambridge?

The distance between Ellesmere and Cambridge is 247 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Cambridge train from?

Ellesmere to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ellesmere to Cambridge train arrive?

Ellesmere to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Cambridge is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Ellesmere to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 889+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Ellesmere to Cambridge - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ellesmere to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 8m
£84–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
8h 42m
£21–44
Drive 154.8 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Cambridgecar 154.8 mi
2h 42m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 15m
£88–142
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wem to Birmingham New Streettrain Crewe - Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 23m
£91–136
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 26m
£79–150

Ellesmere to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Cambridge via Railway Station, Wem, Crewe, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 42m.

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