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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Ellesmereby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 501 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    3h 52m

  2. Drive 126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Ellesmerecar car 126.8 mi
    2h 10m
    £31–45

  3. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus bus 508
    4h 2m

  4. Train, line 501 bus via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    4h 2m

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  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Milton Keynes to Ellesmere. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to The Gateway, then take the line 501 bus to Watergate Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Milton Keynes to Ellesmere in around 2h 10m.

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