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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £45 - £170.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Belfast?

The distance between Ellesmere and Belfast is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 23m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Ellesmere to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ellesmere to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ellesmere to Belfast by bus, train, plane, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 501 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Place
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
5h 40m
£49–163
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
10h 23m
£131–182
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 37m
£50–111
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 14m
£97–258
Line 501 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Place
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
5h 34m
Line 501 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Place
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 19m
Line 501 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Place
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
5h 56m
Line 501 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Place
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
6h 13m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
7h 31m
£60–189
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 34m
£50–105

Ellesmere to Belfast by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

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13h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.9 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Ellesmere, Shropshire, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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