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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Prescot is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Prescot is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Wycherley Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Prescot via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Prescot?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Prescot is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £12 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Ellesmere Port to Prescot, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Prescot bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Prescot?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Prescot is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £12 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Prescot bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Prescot bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Prescot train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Prescot train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Prescot is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Prescot.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop LineEllesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PrescotLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 30m
£12–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Street10A / ...
1h 54m
£5–7
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Prescot22.1 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Prescot22.1 mi
29 min
£45–60

Ellesmere Port to Prescot by train and foot

215Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Prescot via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Wycherley Street via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 54m.

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