The average train between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn. 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 Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Blackburn station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Blackburn train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Blackburn is 59.2 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Blackburn via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Preston in around 3h.