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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Preston is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Preston is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station and Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Preston via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Preston?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Preston is 49 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ellesmere Port to Preston, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Preston?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Preston is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Preston is 49 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2h 15m
£11–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
3h 29m
£7–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2h 35m
£9–29
Drive 48.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Prestoncar 48.6 mi
58 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Prestontaxi 48.6 mi
58 min
£110–140

Ellesmere Port to Preston by train and foot

152Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Preston via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 3h 29m.

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