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How to get fromColchester to Ellesmereby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 41m
    £80–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    10h 3m
    £40–101

  3. Drive 202 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Ellesmerecar car 202 mi
    3h 49m
    £50–72

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h
    £105–174

  5. Bus, train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham International Stationbus bus X1
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    6. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    10h 10m

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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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, Wem, and Methodist Church in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Watergate Street via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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