The average train between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Wakefield 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 once daily between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 7:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Wakefield to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Wakefield and Ellesmere Port is 103.2 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Ellesmere Port via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 47m.