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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Interchange via Chester Bus Interchange and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Kettering via Hooton, Chester, Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Kettering?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Kettering is 139 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Kettering?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Kettering bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Kettering is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Kettering.

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

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Ellesmere Port to Kettering - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Hootontrain
2. Take the train from Hooton to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
5. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
6. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 18m
£56–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn21
6h 39m
£16–28
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Ketteringcar 131.5 mi
2h 22m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 32m
£89–142
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
5h 48m
£65–112

Ellesmere Port to Kettering by train

140Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Kettering via Hooton, Chester, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Northampton Town Centre once daily. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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