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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere is to car ferry which costs £30 - £95 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Watergate Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ellesmere?

The distance between Belfast and Ellesmere is 301 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 47m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Belfast to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ellesmere bus from?

Belfast to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Belfast to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 814+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Belfast to Ellesmere - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 501 bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Ellesmere by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
6h 4m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
14h 37m
£34–94
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
12h 47m
£70–137
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
17h 51m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
6h 34m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
6h 29m
£58–132
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
6h 17m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
5h 59m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
6h 47m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
8h 10m
£85–213
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
12h 52m
£75–206
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmerecar
7h 24m
£72–137

Belfast to Ellesmere by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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14h 37mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ellesmere.

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Distance: 299.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £22–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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