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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmereby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 37m
    £59–133

  2. Bus via Stoke-on-Trent

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus bus 64
    10h 30m
    £24–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    9h 20m
    £38–66

  4. Drive  189.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmerecar car 189.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £48–69

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 51m
    £50–123

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    7h 21m
    £70–126

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Watergate Street via Doncaster, Stockport, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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