There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 1 bus
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
2h 39m£14–24Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2h 41m£33–83Drive 80.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Ellesmere Portcar 80.5 mi
1h 36m£21–29Train, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
3h 4m£31–49
Birmingham to Ellesmere Port by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Birmingham and Ellesmere Port is 87 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port without a car is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs £13 - £24.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.
Birmingham to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ellesmere Port, England?
You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Chester Bus Interchange in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Birmingham to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ellesmere Port is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Birmingham to Ellesmere Port.
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