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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere is to car ferry and train which costs £35 - £110 and takes 16h 1m.

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 33m and costs £50 - £140.

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 10h 50m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Belfast to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 791+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Belfast to Ellesmere - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 501 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Ellesmere by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, 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 8m
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Centraltrain Bidston - Wrexham Central
16h 1m
£36–104
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 Wrexham Generaltrain
10h 50m
£87–156
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
13h 2m
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 39m
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 33m
£51–137
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
6h 4m
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 16m
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 46m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmerecar
7h 24m
£72–142

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ellesmere.

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Distance: 299.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ellesmere. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to The Gateway, then take the line 501 bus to Watergate Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Ellesmere via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Wrexham General in around 10h 50m.

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