The average train between Ellesmere Port and Delamere Forest takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Delamere Forest. 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 Ellesmere Port and Delamere Forest. 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 Delamere Forest at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 41m • 2 changes
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7h 28m • 2 changes


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 41m • 2 changes
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7h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Delamere Forest. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Delamere Forest station via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Ellesmere Port to Delamere Forest train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Delamere Forest train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Delamere station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Delamere Forest train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Delamere Forest is 15.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Delamere via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 35m.