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

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Coach Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Southampton Central via Hooton, Chester and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Southampton?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Southampton is 231 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Ellesmere Port to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Southampton is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 20m
£96–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
8h 33m
£35–64
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Southamptoncar 201.9 mi
4h 14m
£50–72
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 20m
£95–222
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 Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 26m
£87–158
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 16m
£103–226
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 Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 56m
£123–400
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 45m
£143–299

Ellesmere Port to Southampton by train

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Southampton Central via Hooton, Chester, and Stafford in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Coach Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 33m.

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