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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ellesmere?

The distance between Bristol and Ellesmere is 140 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Ellesmere without a car is to train and line 501 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bristol to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ellesmere bus from?

Bristol to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Bristol to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ellesmere is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Bristol to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 754+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Bristol to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 501 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus 501
4h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 18m
£16–39
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Ellesmerecar 119.8 mi
2h 46m
£30–43
Bus, train, line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus 501
4h 39m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Ellesmere.

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Distance: 139.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Watergate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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