Train Ellesmere Port to Preston from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ellesmere Port and Preston takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 16m

£20–42

Ellesmere Port to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ellesmere Port and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

1:42 PM → 3:33 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 4:33 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 4:58 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 5:32 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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