The average train between Reading and Ellesmere Port takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. 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 6:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 11h 52m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
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 Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Reading to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Reading and Ellesmere Port is 241.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 40m.
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