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How to get fromReading to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus1 / ...
    5h 1m
    £47–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgatebusX40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus423 / ...
    7h 54m
    £31–64

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
    7h 48m
    £44–75

  4. Drive 174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Ellesmere Portcar174.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £43–62

  5. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    5h 58m
    £85–254

  6. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLHR - LPL
    6h 30m
    £129–352

Reading to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 48m.

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