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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Watergate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Wem via Reading, Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Guildford to Ellesmere?

The distance between Guildford and Ellesmere is 188 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Guildford to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Ellesmere bus from?

Guildford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Ellesmere train from?

Guildford to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Guildford to Ellesmere is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Guildford to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Guildford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Ellesmere train arrive?

Guildford to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Ellesmere is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Guildford to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 819+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
6h 40m
£80–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
9h 54m
£34–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wemtrain Birmingham New Street - Crewe
8h 27m
£35–62
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Ellesmerecar 179.7 mi
3h 28m
£45–64

Guildford to Ellesmere by train and bus

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Watergate Street via Reading, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, Wem, and Railway Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Watergate Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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