The average train between Ellesmere Port and Crewe takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Crewe. 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 Crewe. 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 Crewe at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes
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7h 57m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes
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7h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Crewe station via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Ellesmere Port to Crewe train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Crewe train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Crewe train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Crewe is 36.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Crewe via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 11m.