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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Wem via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Oxford to Ellesmere?

The distance between Oxford and Ellesmere is 135 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Oxford to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ellesmere bus from?

Oxford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ellesmere train from?

Oxford to Ellesmere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Oxford to Ellesmere is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Oxford to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Oxford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Ellesmere train arrive?

Oxford to Ellesmere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Ellesmere is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Oxford to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 821+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Oxford to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wemtrain Birmingham New Street - Crewe
4h 57m
£59–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
7h 19m
£23–59
Drive 128.6 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Ellesmerecar 128.6 mi
2h 31m
£32–46
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 3m
£56–95

Oxford to Ellesmere by train and bus

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Distance: 134.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Watergate Street via Birmingham New Street, Wem, and Railway Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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