The average train between Ellesmere Port and York takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to York. 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 York. 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 York at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to York. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at York station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Ellesmere Port to York train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to York train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at York station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to York train tickets online with Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and York is 141.7 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to York via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 16m.