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How to get fromBlackburn to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain train
    2h 54m
    £21–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    4h 43m
    £9–13

  3. Drive  52.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Ellesmere Portcar car 52.8 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–19

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    3h 43m
    £34–64

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    4h 25m
    £26–50

Blackburn to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Duke Street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 4h 43m.

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