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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Outlet Village via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Preston and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellesmere Port is 247 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port?

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

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Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 35m
£86–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
9h 10m
£40–87
Drive 227.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Portcar 227.6 mi
4h 11m
£56–81
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 45m
£66–186
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
5h
£68–157
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 56m
£72–210
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 22m
£76–202

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ellesmere Port, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Outlet Village via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 10m.

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