Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ellesmere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ellesmere

With a population of 3,295, Ellesmere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ellesmere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ellesmere

Ellesmere in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ellesmere in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ellesmere

Plane

Although Ellesmere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 29 miles from Ellesmere. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ellesmere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ellesmere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ellesmere to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ellesmere is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 152 miles from Ellesmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellesmere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ellesmere takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Ellesmere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 29 miles from Ellesmere. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ellesmere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ellesmere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ellesmere to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ellesmere is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 152 miles from Ellesmere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellesmere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ellesmere takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Ellesmere

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ellesmere

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ellesmere

Most booked hotels in Ellesmere

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Hordley Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Ellesmere Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Red Lion Coaching Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Ellesmere

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ellesmere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ellesmere is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Van or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ellesmere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ellesmere is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Van or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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