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 £35 - £65 and takes 7h 4m.

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 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 Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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 Stafford, Chester and Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Southampton to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Southampton and Ellesmere Port is 231 miles. The road distance is 202.2 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 32m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 32m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Southampton to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Southampton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ellesmere Port is 202 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 2835+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

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

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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 Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 32m
£97–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 4m
£36–61
Drive 201 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Portcar 201 mi
4h 18m
£50–72
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 46m
£98–227
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 9m
£90–156
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 57m
£107–355
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
8h 10m
£105–231
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 35m
£143–297

Southampton to Ellesmere Port by train

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ellesmere Port via Stafford, Chester, and Hooton in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 4m.

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