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How to get fromEllesmere Port to Carlisleby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Carlisle by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Ellesmere Port - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 25m
    £46–81

  2. Drive 135.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Carlislecar car 135.9 mi
    2h 22m
    £34–48

  3. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3h 34m
    £37–96

  4. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman West
    6h 53m

Ellesmere Port to Carlisle by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Carlisle via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 25m.

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