The average train between Ellesmere Port and Manchester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Ellesmere Port to Manchester. 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 hourly between Ellesmere Port and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Manchester station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Ellesmere Port to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Manchester train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Manchester is 49.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 40m.