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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Oxford is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Wem and arriving at Oxford via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Oxford?

The distance between Ellesmere and Oxford is 135 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Oxford without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ellesmere to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Oxford train from?

Ellesmere to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Oxford?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Oxford is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Oxford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ellesmere to Oxford train arrive?

Ellesmere to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Oxford is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ellesmere to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Oxford.

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

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

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Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 28m
£53–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
7h 26m
£24–62
Drive 128.9 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Oxfordcar 128.9 mi
2h 31m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Wem to Birmingham New Streettrain Crewe - Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 36m
£56–91

Ellesmere to Oxford by bus and train

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Distance: 134.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Oxford via Railway Station, Wem, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 26m.

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