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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Watergate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Watford to Ellesmere?

The distance between Watford and Ellesmere is 173 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Ellesmere without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Watford to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Ellesmere bus from?

Watford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Watford to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Watford to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Ellesmere is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Watford to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 819+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Watford to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 508 bus
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain
4. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus 508
4h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
9h 4m
£33–82
Drive 157.9 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Ellesmerecar 157.9 mi
2h 44m
£39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
5h 28m
£47–117

Watford to Ellesmere by train and bus

70Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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