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 - £80 and takes 8h 4m.

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 to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

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 4h 48m.

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 and line 1 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Princes Street 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 or bus from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

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Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port - 7 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 45m
£81–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
8h 4m
£43–78
Drive 227.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ellesmere Portcar 227.6 mi
4h 11m
£57–82
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool James Street to Ellesmere Porttrain
5h 31m
£72–186
Train
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 / ...
4h 48m
£60–137
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 15m
£74–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 17m
£68–172

Edinburgh to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ellesmere Port via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 48m.

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