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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Waterloo station, London Euston, Chester and Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ellesmere Port is 267 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £320 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 34m
£98–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 45m
£36–70
Drive 218.1 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ellesmere Portcar 218.1 mi
4h 28m
£54–77
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
5h 23m
£102–231
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 18m
£115–187
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 46m
£115–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 12m
£97–335
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 6m
£101–317

Portsmouth to Ellesmere Port by train and subway

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ellesmere Port via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, and Hooton in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 45m.

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