Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ellesmere Port to see all of its attractions.

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

Ellesmere Port in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ellesmere Port in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ellesmere Port, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellesmere Port, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ellesmere Port takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ellesmere Port, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellesmere Port, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ellesmere Port takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Ellesmere Port

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ellesmere Port

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ellesmere Port

Most booked hotels in Ellesmere Port

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Titanic Hotel Liverpool
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Woodcote Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hotel Indigo Liverpool
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Inglewood Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Brook Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Ellesmere Port

Hiring a car in Ellesmere Port costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Ellesmere Port.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ellesmere Port is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ellesmere Port costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Ellesmere Port.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ellesmere Port is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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