The average train between Ellesmere Port and Bristol takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Ellesmere Port to Bristol train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Ellesmere Port to Bristol train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Bristol train tickets online with Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Bristol is 203.8 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Bristol Temple Meads via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 53m.