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

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

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  1. Train, line 501 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    3h 39m

  2. Drive  70.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Ellesmerecar car 70.3 mi
    1h 25m
    £18–26

  3. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Watergate Streetbus bus 508
    4h 7m

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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby 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 drive from Derby to Ellesmere in around 1h 25m.

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