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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Stafford, Chester and Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Reading and Ellesmere Port is 184 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

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

Reading to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Reading to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ellesmere Port is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Reading to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

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Reading to Ellesmere Port - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 32m
£76–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 50m
£32–54
Drive 174.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Ellesmere Portcar 174.3 mi
3h 29m
£44–63
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 48m
£86–332
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 42m
£72–112
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 17m
£98–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 46m
£153–497
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
7h 13m
£113–287

Reading to Ellesmere Port by train

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Distance: 182.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ellesmere Port via Stafford, Chester, and Hooton in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 50m.

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