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How to get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Crossroads station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Crewe station to Tamworth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Bus - 501
501
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Castle
Leaves from Crossroads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellesmere Urban Ed
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Shrewsbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID shrawmpt
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shrewsbury
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    ID CRE
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tamworth
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castle
    Walk to
    Castle
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 501, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Crossroads station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Birmingham New Street station to Tamworth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - 501
501
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Castle
Leaves from Crossroads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellesmere Urban Ed
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Shrewsbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID shrawmpt
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shrewsbury
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Birmingham International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tamworth
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castle
    Walk to
    Castle
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle

The distance between Ellesmere Urban Ed, West Midlands and Castle, West Midlands is approximately 104.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ellesmere Urban Ed

Ellesmere Urban Ed is located at Ellesmere Urban Ed, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Watergate Street.

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Urban Ed:

  • Watergate Street
  • Post Office
  • Victoria Street Jct

Public transport stations close to Castle, West Midlands

Castle is located at Castle, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Victoria Road Bus Interchange (Stand A).

Train stations close to Castle:

  • Tamworth
  • Wilnecote (Staffs)

Bus stations close to Castle:

  • Victoria Road Bus Interchange (Stand A)
  • Victoria Road Bus Interchange (Stand B)
  • Victoria Road Bus Interchange (Stand C)

Alternative route by bus and train via 501, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Crossroads station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Birmingham New Street station to Tamworth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - 501
501
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Castle
Leaves from Crossroads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellesmere Urban Ed
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Shrewsbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID shrawmpt
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shrewsbury
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Birmingham International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tamworth
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castle
    Walk to
    Castle
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Urban Ed and Castle in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle in West Midlands?

    The 501 bus line goes from Shrewsbury station near Ellesmere Urban Ed to Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castle station near Castle in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Ellesmere Urban Ed to Castle in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ellesmere Urban Ed and Castle in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ellesmere Urban Ed to get to Castle in West Midlands?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Shrewsbury stop near Ellesmere Urban Ed in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ellesmere Urban Ed and Castle in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Castle station, which is closest to Castle in West Midlands.

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