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How to get fromEllesmere to Derbyby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ellesmere to Derby by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 501 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus bus 501
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    2h 57m

  2. Drive 70.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellesmere to Derbycar car 70.4 mi
    1h 25m
    £17–25

  3. Line 508 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Wem to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    4h 2m

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  • Distance: 103.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere to Derby. However, you can take the line 501 bus to Bus Station, walk to Shrewsbury, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can drive from Ellesmere to Derby in around 1h 25m.

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