How to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Ellesmere Port

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ellesmere Port among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč226 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč226, while a train costs an average of Kč497.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Bus
Driving

Kč497

Average price

Kč226

Average price

Cheapest

Kč308

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Mersey Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is a bus with an average price of Kč226.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ellesmere Port:

A bus is Kč271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ellesmere Port costing on average Kč497.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Ellesmere Port take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Ellesmere Port including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Ellesmere Port among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč497 compared to roughly Kč308 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-188.60. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Manchester to Ellesmere Port

How to get from Manchester to Ellesmere Port by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Mersey Rail
    6:53 AM1h45
    Manchester
    8:38 AMEllesmere Port
    Kč4021One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Mersey Rail
    6:53 AM1h45
    Manchester
    8:38 AMEllesmere Port
    Kč4021One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Mersey Rail
    9:53 AM1h37
    Manchester
    11:30 AMEllesmere Port
    Kč7491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port

Travel to Ellesmere Port easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Ellesmere Port.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Ellesmere Port including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is a bus with an average price of Kč226.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ellesmere Port:

A bus is Kč271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ellesmere Port costing on average Kč497.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Ellesmere Port take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Ellesmere Port as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Ellesmere Port:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Ellesmere Port station (ELP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Ellesmere Port, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ellesmere Port by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Mersey Rail to go to Ellesmere Port by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Ellesmere Port:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Ellesmere Port often also extend their vacation to go to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), Liverpool, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), London, Chester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ellesmere Port and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ellesmere Port to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Ellesmere Port, plan to spend 1 to 2 days. This allows time to explore the National Waterways Museum, visit the nearby Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area.

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