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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Southampton to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Southampton and Ellesmere Port is 246 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Southampton to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

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

Southampton to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £300 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Southampton to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ellesmere Port is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Port.

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

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Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Coach Station 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 50m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
5h 40m
£116–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
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 50m
£35–70
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Portcar 201.4 mi
4h 18m
£49–71
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
4h 31m
£94–214
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h
£113–162
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 12m
£104–187
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 19m
£93–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
5h 59m
£99–340

Southampton to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 50m.

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