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 45m.

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 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 Liverpool Lime Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn is 61 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 via Preston which takes 3h and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 Merseyrail, 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 via Preston which takes 3h and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 45m.

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 Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
3h
£24–50
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 47
3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
4h 45m
£10–13
Drive 53.4 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Blackburncar 53.4 mi
1h 4m
£13–19
Train
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 29m
£39–77
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 28m
£32–58

Ellesmere Port to Blackburn by train and foot

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Distance: 60.3 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Preston in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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