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 drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 44m.

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 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and arriving at Watergate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station and The Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 Wem via Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ellesmere is 210 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 6m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 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 6m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 Piccadilly 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 824+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 6m
£71–128
Drive 189.8 mi
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1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmerecar 189.8 mi
3h 44m
£47–67
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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

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ellesmere by train and bus

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 Piccadilly, Crewe, Wem, and Methodist Church in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Watergate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station, Railway Station, and The Gateway in around 10h 45m.

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