The average train between Ellesmere Port and Blackpool takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Blackpool. 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 hourly between Ellesmere Port and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Blackpool station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Ellesmere Port to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Blackpool train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Blackpool is 60.6 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Blackpool North via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 50m.