The average train between Burnley and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 Burnley and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 8:29 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Burnley 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 29m • 2 changes
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8h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Burnley to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Burnley to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Burnley and Ellesmere Port is 71.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ellesmere Port via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 43m.