The average train between Ellesmere Port and Derby takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Derby. 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 every 2 hours between Ellesmere Port and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Derby station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Ellesmere Port to Derby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Derby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Derby train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Derby is 103 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Derby via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 41m.