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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port is to bus via Coventry which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Nuneaton, Crewe, Chester and Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Leicester and Ellesmere Port is 112 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Leicester to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ellesmere Port is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Leicester to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

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Leicester to Ellesmere Port - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
4. Take the train from Chester to Hootontrain
5. Take the train from Hooton to Ellesmere Porttrain
3h 14m
£32–93
Bus via Coventry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
6h 51m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
5h 18m
£25–60
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ellesmere Portcar 98.7 mi
2h 8m
£25–36
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 9m
£49–79

Leicester to Ellesmere Port by train

154Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 5h 18m.

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