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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Watergate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station and The Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Ellesmere?

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

How far is it from Glasgow to Ellesmere?

The distance between Glasgow and Ellesmere is 275 miles. The road distance is 256.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ellesmere bus from?

Glasgow to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ellesmere train from?

Glasgow to Ellesmere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Glasgow to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Glasgow to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Ellesmere train arrive?

Glasgow to Ellesmere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Ellesmere is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Glasgow to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 816+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Ellesmere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h
£91–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 64
10h 55m
£32–47
Drive 254.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Ellesmerecar 254.6 mi
4h 30m
£64–92
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
6h 6m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 51m
£88–143
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
6h 55m
£52–133
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
8h 7m
£70–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
7h 47m
£65–170

Glasgow to Ellesmere by train and bus

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Distance: 273.3 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Watergate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station, Railway Station, and The Gateway in around 10h 55m.

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