The average train between Ellesmere Port and Deeside takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Deeside. 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 Deeside. 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 Deeside at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 4h 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 Deeside. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Deeside station via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Ellesmere Port to Deeside train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Deeside train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Deeside train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Deeside is 12.6 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Shotton via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 6m.