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 £45 - £130 and takes 14h 36m.

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 30m and costs £50 - £150.

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, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station and The Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

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 45m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 817+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Ellesmere by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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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 5m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
14h 36m
£46–124
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
12h 45m
£88–151
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, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
4. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 64
17h 27m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 508 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 Wemtrain
4. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus
6h 28m
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 30m
£53–142
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain
3. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus
6h 33m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, line 508 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 bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus
5h 53m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain
3. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus
7h 3m
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 24m
£82–194
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmerecar
7h 16m
£91–323

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

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.4 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 £36–100 and the journey takes 8h.

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