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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ellesmere is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Watergate Street via bus station, Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ellesmere?

The distance between Manchester and Ellesmere is 63 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ellesmere without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Manchester to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ellesmere bus from?

Manchester to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Manchester to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ellesmere is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Manchester to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 822+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Manchester to Ellesmere - 3 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Ellesmere by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 508 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain
3. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus 508
3h 30m
Drive 57.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Ellesmerecar 57.9 mi
1h 20m
£15–21
Bus, line 64 bus, line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
2. Take the bus from bus station to Stand Dbus 64
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Watergate Streetbus 205
6h 22m

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Distance: 62.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Watergate Street via bus station, Stand B, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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