The average train between Reading and Ellesmere Port takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Reading 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 6 times a week between Reading and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Reading to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Reading to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Reading and Ellesmere Port is 241.3 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ellesmere Port via Stafford, Chester, and Hooton in around 4h 32m.
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