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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Hooton, Chester, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Portsmouth is 267 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 31m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 5h 31m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 31m
£94–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
9h 37m
£42–72
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouthcar 220.1 mi
4h 18m
£55–79
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 28m
£96–213
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 37m
£101–166
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
8h 12m
£97–178
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 38m
£102–236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
7h 22m
£87–298

Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth by train and subway

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Portsmouth & Southsea via Hooton, Chester, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to University of Portsmouth via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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