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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Church Street via Chester Bus Interchange and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Rugby via Hooton, Chester and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Rugby?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Rugby is 108 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby, including transfers.

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

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

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

Ellesmere Port to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Rugby?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rugby bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rugby train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Rugby is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Rugby.

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

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Ellesmere Port to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 85 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2h 51m
£35–85
Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
5h 49m
£16–23
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Rugbycar 111.6 mi
2h 2m
£29–41
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Rugbytrain
3h 42m
£32–67

Ellesmere Port to Rugby by train

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Crewe to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Church Street via Chester Bus Interchange and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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