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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Ellesmere to Southampton?

The distance between Ellesmere and Southampton is 208 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ellesmere to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Southampton bus from?

Ellesmere to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere to Southampton train from?

Ellesmere to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Ellesmere to Southampton bus arrive?

Ellesmere to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ellesmere to Southampton train arrive?

Ellesmere to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere to Southampton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Ellesmere to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 25m
£73–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 37m
£32–55
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere to Southamptoncar 176.3 mi
3h 44m
£44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 46m
£108–253
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 1m
£72–130

Ellesmere to Southampton by bus and train

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to Southampton Central via Broome Place, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Coach Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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