The average train between Manchester and Ellesmere Port takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Ellesmere Port. 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 Manchester and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Manchester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Manchester to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Ellesmere Port is 49.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 31m.
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