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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ellesmere Port is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ellesmere Port is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £21 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ellesmere Port?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at Vale Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Chester to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Chester and Ellesmere Port is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ellesmere Port without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 31 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The line 2 bus from Bull & Stirrup to Vale Road takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ellesmere Port bus from?

Chester to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.

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

Chester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Chester to Ellesmere Port is to line 2 bus which takes 31 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Chester to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Chester to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Vale Road station.

Where does the Chester to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Chester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hooton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ellesmere Port is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Chester to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

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Chester to Ellesmere Port - 4 ways to travel via train, line 2 bus, and taxi

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Chester to Ellesmere Port

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Chester to Ellesmere Port. The best route is Line 2 bus, a distance of 9.833 km.

Line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Vale Roadbus 2C / ...
31 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Hootontrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Hooton to Ellesmere Porttrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
33 min
£7–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Ellesmere Porttaxi 6.7 mi
13 min
£21–25
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ellesmere Portcar 6.7 mi
13 min
£2–3

Chester to Ellesmere Port by bus

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Vale Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Ellesmere Port via Hooton in around 33 min.

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