What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Watergate Street via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Shrewsbury via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ellesmere is 231 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 820+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 5m
£66–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, 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 45m
£23–34
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
10h
£35–55
Drive 189.8 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmerecar 189.8 mi
3h 44m
£48–68
Train via York
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
6h 24m
£65–122
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 48m
£51–129

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere by train, tram, and bus

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Watergate Street via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Watergate Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h.

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