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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Pencester Road via Chester Bus Interchange, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Dover Priory via Hooton, Chester and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Dover?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Dover is 269 miles. The road distance is 275.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

Ellesmere Port to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Dover?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Dover bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Dover train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Dover is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Dover.

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

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Ellesmere Port to Dover - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 33m
£101–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
11h 10m
£39–60
Drive 274.2 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Dovercar 274.2 mi
4h 43m
£69–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 55m
£125–397
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Rainham (Kent)train
4. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain
12h 30m
£116–186
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 8m
£129–298
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 41m
£316–686
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 18m
£106–293

Ellesmere Port to Dover by train and foot

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Dover Priory via Hooton, Chester, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Pencester Road via Chester Bus Interchange, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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