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Trip Overview

The average train between Ellesmere Port and Runcorn takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Ellesmere Port to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ellesmere Port to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Ellesmere Port and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 4m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 3m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 4m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 17m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 17m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 17m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 17m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 17m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ellesmere Port to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Runcorn via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 17m.

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