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How to get fromCardiff to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    3h 56m
    £49–97
  2. Drive 152 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ellesmere Portcar car 152 mi
    3h 14m
    £38–55
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 33m
    £76–170

Cardiff to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ellesmere Port. However, you can take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, then take the line 1 bus to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Ellesmere Port in around 3h 14m.

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