What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Elton?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Elton is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Elton?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Elton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Elton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Elton. However, there are services departing from Grange Road East and arriving at Wheelwrights Arms via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Elton?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Elton. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Hamilton Square and arriving at Ince & Elton via Ellesmere Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Elton?

The distance between Birkenhead and Elton is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Elton without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Elton without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Elton?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Birkenhead to Elton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Elton bus from?

Birkenhead to Elton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Grange Road East station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Elton train from?

Birkenhead to Elton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Elton?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Elton is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 2 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Elton bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Elton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Elton train arrive?

Birkenhead to Elton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Elton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Elton is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Birkenhead to Elton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Elton?

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Birkenhead to Elton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Elton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Ellesmere Porttrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
1h 39m
£7–16
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grange Road East to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Wheelwrights Armsbus 2 / ...
1h 46m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Eltontaxi 15.1 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Eltoncar 15.1 mi
21 min
£4–6

Birkenhead to Elton by train

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Distance: 14 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Elton, Cheshire, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Ellesmere Port every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grange Road East to Wheelwrights Arms via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange in around 1h 46m.

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