Ellesmere Port travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ellesmere Port
With a population of 67,768, Ellesmere Port is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ellesmere Port deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ellesmere Port
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ed's Easy Diner - Cheshire Oaks (Unit 60A, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Kinsey Road) and The Galley (1 South Pier Road) are great picks.
When to visit Ellesmere Port
How to Get to Ellesmere Port
Plane
When flying to Ellesmere Port, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ellesmere Port departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ellesmere Port, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Ellesmere Port is the busiest station in Ellesmere Port. Another popular train station is Ellesmere Port Overpool, Merseyside, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ellesmere Port is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 170 miles from Ellesmere Port. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellesmere Port, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ellesmere Port takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Ellesmere Port
Where to stay in popular areas of Ellesmere Port
Most booked hotels in Ellesmere Port
Hiring a car in Ellesmere Port
Hiring a car in Ellesmere Port costs £24 per day, on average, or £49 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Ellesmere Port.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ellesmere Port (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Ellesmere Port is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.