What is the cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Preston and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Carnforth and Ellesmere Port is 75 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port without a car?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train via Preston which takes 2h 47m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Ellesmere Port train from?

Carnforth to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.

Where does the Carnforth to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Carnforth to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Ellesmere Port is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port.

How do I get a train ticket from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port?

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Carnforth to Ellesmere Port - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
2h 47m
£29–61
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 29m
£19–39
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Ellesmere Portcar 76.7 mi
1h 24m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
3h 11m
£29–56

Carnforth to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

86Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port.

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Carnforth to Ellesmere Port via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 47m.

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