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How to get fromEllesmere to Ludlowby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 508 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 31m

  2. Line 53 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus bus 53
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    3h 5m
    £12–23

  3. Drive 45.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ellesmere to Ludlowcar car 45.7 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere to Ludlowtaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    1h 4m
    £200–240

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere to Ludlow. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Railway Station, walk to Wem, take the train to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Ludlow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Ludlow via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Shrewsbury in around 3h 5m.

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