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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Shotton is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Shotton is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £22 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Shotton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wolverham Road and arriving at Station Road Q3 station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Shotton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Shotton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Shotton via Hooton and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Shotton?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Shotton is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Shotton without a car is to bus which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Wolverham Road to Station Road Q3 takes 32 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Ellesmere Port to Shotton bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Wolverham Road station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Shotton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Shotton is to bus which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Shotton bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Shotton bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Station Road Q3.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Shotton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Shotton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Shotton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Shotton.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotton?

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Ellesmere Port to Shotton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Shotton by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wolverham Road to Station Road Q3101A
32 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Hooton
2. Take the train from Hooton to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Shotton
1h 18m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Shotton9.2 mi
14 min
£22–26
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Shotton9.2 mi
14 min
£3–4
Line 2 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ash Grove10 / ...
1h 4m
£4–7
Line 1 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ash Grove10 / ...
1h 11m
£4–7
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitby Park to Railway StationX1 / ...
1h 20m
£5–8

Ellesmere Port to Shotton by bus

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Shotton, Wales?

Arriva Wales operates a bus from Wolverham Road to Station Road Q3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Shotton via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 18m.

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