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 £50 - £95 and takes 14h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 22m and costs £95 - £270.

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 46m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Belfast to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 751+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Belfast to Ellesmere - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 501 bus

There are 11 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)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h 11m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
14h 31m
£53–91
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
12h 46m
£89–128
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
15h 39m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h 45m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h 41m
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)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h 10m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Street
6h 50m
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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
8h 11m
£76–282
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere
7h 22m
£96–262

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

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12h 46mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 299.4 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 £35–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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