The average train between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Runcorn to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Runcorn to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port is 13.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 14m.
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