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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port is to bus and line 47 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Union Street and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Preston and Ellesmere Port is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £13 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Preston to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

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

Preston to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Preston to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ellesmere Port is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Preston to Ellesmere Port.

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

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere PortEllesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
1h 50m
£13–27
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetX2
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Queen Square Bus Station47 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange1 / ...
3h 32m
£7–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange1 / ...
2h 12m
£8–23
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ellesmere Port42.5 mi
1h 11m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Ellesmere Port42.5 mi
1h 11m
£100–120

Preston to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

132Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.7 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Union Street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 3h 32m.

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