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How to get fromLeicester to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Hootontrain train
    5. Take the train from Hooton to Ellesmere Porttrain train
    3h 26m
    £34–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    5h 54m
    £19–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    5h 39m
    £38–64

  4. Drive 98.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Ellesmere Portcar car 98.7 mi
    2h 8m
    £24–35

  5. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    4h 25m
    £49–81

Leicester to Ellesmere Port by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Ellesmere Port via Nuneaton, Crewe, Chester, and Hooton in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 5h 54m.

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