The average train between Congleton and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Congleton to Ellesmere Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Congleton and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 10:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Congleton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kidsgrove station.
Congleton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hooton station.
Book your Congleton to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Ellesmere Port is 47.6 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Ellesmere Port via Kidsgrove, Crewe, Chester, and Hooton in around 2h 11m.