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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Reading is 200 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading, including transfers.

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

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

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

Ellesmere Port to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Reading bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Reading train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Reading is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Reading.

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

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Ellesmere Port to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 22m
£87–161
Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Readingcar 174.5 mi
3h 26m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 51m
£46–68
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 13m
£78–273
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 43m
£77–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 4m
£81–128
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 32m
£132–460
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 45m
£92–289
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 42m
£96–217

Ellesmere Port to Reading by train and foot

124Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Reading via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Reading RailAir via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 51m.

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