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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Ellesmere is to bus and line 53 bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Watergate Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Wem via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Bath to Ellesmere?

The distance between Bath and Ellesmere is 153 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Bath to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ellesmere bus from?

Bath to Ellesmere bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ellesmere train from?

Bath to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Bath to Ellesmere is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Bath to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Bath to Ellesmere bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Ellesmere train arrive?

Bath to Ellesmere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Ellesmere is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Bath to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 820+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Bath to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 44m
£56–104
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Watergate Streetbus 53
9h 41m
£29–76
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus 19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
8h 25m
£63–107
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Ellesmerecar 134.1 mi
2h 51m
£33–48

Bath to Ellesmere by train and bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Watergate Street via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, Wem, and Railway Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Watergate Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 41m.

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