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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Wem and arriving at Southampton Central via Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Southampton?

The distance between Ellesmere and Southampton is 209 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ellesmere to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Southampton bus arrive?

Ellesmere to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ellesmere to Southampton train arrive?

Ellesmere to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Southampton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ellesmere to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 28m
£94–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
10h 33m
£44–114
Drive 176.4 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Southamptoncar 176.4 mi
3h 43m
£44–63
Line 508 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Wem to Crewetrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
5h 43m
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 52m
£84–157
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 47m
£106–277

Ellesmere to Southampton by bus and train

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Southampton Central via Railway Station, Wem, Shrewsbury, and Wolverhampton in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 33m.

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