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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir 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 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Reading and Ellesmere Port is 199 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 4h 41m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

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

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

Train or bus from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Reading to Ellesmere Port is to train via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 4h 41m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Reading to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Reading to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ellesmere Port is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Reading to Ellesmere Port.

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

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

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Train via Liverpool Lime Street
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 41m
£89–164
Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Ellesmere Portcar 174.3 mi
3h 29m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
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
7h 55m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
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
5h 6m
£85–330
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 51m
£86–126
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 31m
£85–138
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 30m
£124–516
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 3m
£115–241

Reading to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 55m.

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