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

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There are 4 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 ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus1 / ...
    3h 52m
    £49–112

  2. Drive 152 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ellesmere Portcar152 mi
    3h 13m
    £38–55

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 34m
    £92–195

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    6h 25m
    £80–263

Cardiff to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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