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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Ellesmere is to bus and line 53 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Ellesmere is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Ellesmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Watergate Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Ellesmere?

The distance between Welshpool and Ellesmere is 31 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Ellesmere without a car is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £4 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Welshpool to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Ellesmere bus from?

Welshpool to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Post Office station.

Where does the Welshpool to Ellesmere bus arrive?

Welshpool to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Ellesmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Ellesmere is 24 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Welshpool to Ellesmere.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 822+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Welshpool to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 53 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Ellesmere by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 53 bus
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1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus x76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Watergate Streetbus 53
2h 21m
£4–6
Train, line 508 bus
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wemtrain
3. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus 508
3h
Drive 23.6 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Ellesmerecar 23.6 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Ellesmeretaxi 23.6 mi
32 min
£50–65

Welshpool to Ellesmere by bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Watergate Street via Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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