There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5h 29m£23–195Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station707 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station409
7h 53m£38–62Drive 142.4 mi
- Drive from Luton to Ellesmere142.4 mi
2h 26m£36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationMk1
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
6h 10m£32–88Bus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus StationX3 / ...
- Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
6h 26m£27–148
Luton to Ellesmere by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ellesmere is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Watergate Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Luton and Ellesmere is 241 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Ellesmere without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £22 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Luton to Ellesmere, including transfers.
Luton to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The best way to get from Luton to Ellesmere is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £22 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.
Luton to Ellesmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Ellesmere is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Luton to Ellesmere.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Watergate Street via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watergate Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 53m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–150
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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