The average train between Ellesmere Port and Birmingham takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham. 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 hourly between Ellesmere Port and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Birmingham station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Ellesmere Port to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Birmingham train tickets online with Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Birmingham is 111.2 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h.