The average train between Ellesmere Port and Flintshire takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Flintshire. 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 Flintshire. 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 Flintshire at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 20m • 2 changes


2h 8m • 2 changes
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7h 40m • 2 changes


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2h 8m • 2 changes
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7h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Flintshire. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Flintshire station via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Ellesmere Port to Flintshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Flintshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Flint station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Flintshire train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Flintshire is 17.9 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Flint via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 8m.