The average train between Bradford and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bradford 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 Bradford and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 10:04 PM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Bradford to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Bradford to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Bradford and Ellesmere Port is 95.1 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Ellesmere Port via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 49m.