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 - £80 and takes 7h 23m.

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 19m 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 - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £260 and takes 6h 4m.

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 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 19m 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?

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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 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 41m
£114–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 23m
£35–79
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ellesmere Portcar 201.4 mi
4h 19m
£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
£94–223
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 / ...
5h 51m
£111–160
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
£103–184
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 4m
£93–251
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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 57m
£90–323

Southampton to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 23m.

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