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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Chester is to line 53 bus and line 2 bus and line 1 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Chester is to taxi and train which takes 39 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Chester. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Pepper Street via Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Chester?

The distance between Ellesmere and Chester is 62 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Chester without a car is to line 501 bus and train which takes 2h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ellesmere to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Chester bus from?

Ellesmere to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Crossroads station.

Where does the Ellesmere to Chester bus arrive?

Ellesmere to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Chester is 24 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ellesmere to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Ellesmere to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ellesmere to Chester by bus, train, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus 501
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Shrewsbury - Chester / ...
2h 11m
Line 53 bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus 53
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Pepper Streetbus 1
3h 4m
£6
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere to Wrexham Generaltaxi
2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain Wrexham General - Chester / ...
39 min
£32–42
Drive 24.3 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Chestercar 24.3 mi
39 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere to Chestertaxi 24.3 mi
39 min
£60–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ellesmere to Chester.

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Distance: 61.7 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Pepper Street via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 3h 4m.

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