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How to get fromCheltenham to Ellesmereby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 501 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus501
    3h 35m
  2. Drive 90.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Ellesmerecar90.8 mi
    1h 53m
    £23–33
  3. Bus, train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus445
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus501
    4h 40m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Ellesmere. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to The Gateway, then take the line 501 bus to Watergate Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Watergate Street via Country Bus Station, Hereford, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 4h 40m.

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