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How to get fromYork to Ellesmereby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 17m
    £34–90
  2. Drive 124.3 mi

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    1. Drive from York to Ellesmerecar car 124.3 mi
    2h 27m
    £31–44
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 55m

York to Ellesmere by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between York, England and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from York to Watergate Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Watergate Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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