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

By bus and train

To get from Melling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Melling Hall Hotel station to Lancaster 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 22 min.

262min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Melling Hall Hotel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melling Hall Hotel
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X1

To get from Melling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Melling Hall Hotel station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand C (Stand C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Melling Hall Hotel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melling Hall Hotel
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand C (Stand C)
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melling to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Melling, North West and Ellesmere Port, North West is approximately 85.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 262 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melling 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 Melling

Melling is located at Melling, North West and the nearest public transport station is Melling Hall Hotel.

Train stations close to Melling:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Melling:

  • Melling Hall Hotel
  • Gillison Close
  • Station Cottages

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 Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand D (Stand D).

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand D (Stand D)
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand E (Stand E)
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand C (Stand C)

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X1

To get from Melling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Melling Hall Hotel station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand C (Stand C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Melling Hall Hotel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melling Hall Hotel
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 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
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand C (Stand C)
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 262 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melling to Ellesmere Port?

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melling 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 22 min.

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

    The 81 bus line goes from Melling Hall Hotel station near Melling 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 Melling to Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melling and Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Melling Hall Hotel stop near Melling in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melling 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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