How to get from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port by bus and train?

From Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port by bus and train

To get from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 487 bus from Post Office station to Robert Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Ellesmere Port station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 57 min.

297min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487487
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Post Office

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Dolphinholme, North West and Ellesmere Port, North West is approximately 81.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 297 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dolphinholme

Dolphinholme is located at Dolphinholme, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Marks Church.

Bus stations close to Dolphinholme:

  • St Marks Church
  • Post Office
  • Ce Primary School

Public transport stations close to Ellesmere Port, North West

Ellesmere Port is located at Ellesmere Port, North West and the nearest public transport station is The Knot.

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • The Knot
  • Oldfield Road
  • Ellesmere Port

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port?

    The fastest way takes 297 minutes, using Bus line 487, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dolphinholme and Ellesmere Port in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port in North West?

    The 487 bus line goes from Post Office station near Dolphinholme to Lancaster City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster City Centre station near Ellesmere Port in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Dolphinholme to Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dolphinholme and Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dolphinholme to get to Ellesmere Port in North West?

    Get on the 487 bus from the Post Office stop near Dolphinholme in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dolphinholme and Ellesmere Port in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Lancaster City Centre station, which is closest to Ellesmere Port in North West.

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