The average train between Ellesmere Port and Congleton takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Congleton. 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 twice daily between Ellesmere Port and Congleton. 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 Congleton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 50m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Congleton station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Ellesmere Port to Congleton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Congleton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Kidsgrove station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Congleton train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Congleton is 47.6 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Congleton via Hooton, Chester, Crewe, and Kidsgrove in around 2h 41m.