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

By bus and train

To get from Pilling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 88 bus from Methodist Church 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 20 min.

260min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8888
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Methodist Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Methodist Church
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    830 yd • 10 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
    40 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 89, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Pilling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 89 bus from Methodist Church 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 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Methodist Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Methodist Church
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    830 yd • 10 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
    40 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 Pilling to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Pilling, North West and Ellesmere Port, North West is approximately 89.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pilling 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 Pilling

Pilling is located at Pilling, North West and the nearest public transport station is Pottery.

Bus stations close to Pilling:

  • Pottery
  • Golden Ball
  • Methodist Church

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 G (Stand G).

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand G (Stand G)
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand E (Stand E)
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand A (Stand A)

Alternative route by bus and train via 89, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Pilling to Ellesmere Port in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 89 bus from Methodist Church 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 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Methodist Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Methodist Church
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    830 yd • 10 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
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 88, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 89, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pilling 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 20 min.

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

    The 88 bus line goes from Methodist Church station near Pilling 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 Pilling to Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pilling and Ellesmere Port in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 88 bus from the Methodist Church stop near Pilling in North West.

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