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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Forbury Road via Chester Bus Interchange and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Reading via Hooton, Chester and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Reading is 184 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Reading is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Reading bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Reading train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Reading is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 14m
£76–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40 / ...
7h 45m
£28–48
Drive 174.9 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Readingcar 174.9 mi
3h 29m
£44–63
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 31m
£89–326
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 21m
£67–113
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 29m
£131–514
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 46m
£98–275
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 Readingtrain
7h 25m
£90–208

Ellesmere Port to Reading by train

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Distance: 182.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Reading via Hooton, Chester, and Stafford in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Forbury Road via Chester Bus Interchange, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 7h 45m.

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