The average train between Ellesmere Port and Prestatyn takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn. 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 Prestatyn. 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 Prestatyn at 7:13 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 32m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes
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7h 54m • 2 changes


2h 32m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes
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7h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Prestatyn station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Prestatyn station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Prestatyn is 34.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Prestatyn via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 21m.