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 51m.

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 35m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Belfast to Ellesmere?

The distance between Belfast and Ellesmere is 240 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 41m and costs £80 - £130.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 747+ 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 Liverpool, train, line 501 bus
best
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 Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury
6h 35m
£50–153
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 41m
£84–128
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
13h 42m
£57–99
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
15h 21m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus
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 15m
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 35m
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 40m
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 3m
£79–272
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
14h 51m
£54–91
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere
7h 22m
£96–257

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

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12h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.6 mi
Duration: 6h

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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