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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ellesmere is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between York and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Watergate Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between York and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from York to Ellesmere?

The distance between York and Ellesmere is 189 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from York to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ellesmere bus from?

York to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Ellesmere train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from York to Ellesmere is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the York to Ellesmere bus arrive?

York to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Ellesmere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Ellesmere is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from York to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 818+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

York to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 501 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 48m
£82–130
Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Ellesmerecar 124.3 mi
2h 27m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 59m
£33–82
Train, line 501 bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus 501
5h 16m

York to Ellesmere by train and bus

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from York to Watergate Street via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Watergate Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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