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

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There are 5 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 41m

  2. Drive 70.3 mi

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

  3. Train, bus, line 501 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    5h 5m

  4. 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 Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus bus 508
    4h 14m

  5. Bus, line 841 bus, line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus 841
    3. Take the bus from Stafford College to Bus Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X10 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Watergate Streetbus bus 501
    7h 20m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Watergate Street via Bus Station, Shrewsbury Arms PH, Stafford College, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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