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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Skipton is to bus and line 280 bus which costs £12 - £16 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Skipton via Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Skipton?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Skipton is 118 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ellesmere Port to Skipton, including transfers.

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

Ellesmere Port to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

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

Ellesmere Port to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Skipton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Skipton is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs £12 - £16 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Skipton bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Skipton train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Skipton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Ellesmere Port to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
4h
£42–81
Bus, line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 280
5. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus 280
6h 31m
£13–16
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
5h 21m
£20–32
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Skiptoncar 76.4 mi
1h 32m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
5h 18m
£32–64

Ellesmere Port to Skipton by train and foot

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Skipton via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4 via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 6h 31m.

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