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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Outlet Village via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Huddersfield and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port is 84 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £24 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Wakefield to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

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

Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £24 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Wakefield to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Wakefield to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Outlet Village station.

Where does the Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Ellesmere Port is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Wakefield to Ellesmere Port - 5 ways to travel via train, line 231 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2h 50m
£25–62
Train, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
3h 25m
£16–61
Line 231 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate A to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 232 / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 8m
£19–52
Drive 74.5 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Ellesmere Portcar 74.5 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
5h 31m
£24–33

Wakefield to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port.

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Ellesmere Port via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village twice a week. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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