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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Blackburn via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn is 55 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

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

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ellesmere Port station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Blackburn bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Blackburn is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
1h 59m
£18–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
4h 14m
£10–13
Drive 53.4 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Blackburncar 53.4 mi
1h 4m
£14–20
Train via Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
4h 32m
£35–70
Bus, line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus 20
3. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain
5h 21m
£27–53

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 54.4 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Strawberry Bank via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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