The average train between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh takes 16h and the fastest train takes 15h 12m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh. 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 5 times a week between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:06 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh is 297.9 km. The road distance is 374 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m.