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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ellesmere is to bus and train via Bus Interchange which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Watergate Street via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ellesmere?

The distance between Colchester and Ellesmere is 265 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £35 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Colchester to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ellesmere bus from?

Colchester to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Ellesmere?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ellesmere is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £35 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Colchester to Ellesmere bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Ellesmere is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Colchester to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 749+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Colchester to Ellesmere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5h 45m
£38–250
Bus, train via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal777
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to ShrewsburyBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
9h 51m
£41–86
Drive 202 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Ellesmere202 mi
3h 47m
£51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
7h 52m
£45–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station409
9h 58m
£40–93

Colchester to Ellesmere by train, foot, subway, and bus

60Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Watergate Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Watergate Street via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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