The average train between Ellesmere Port and Knutsford takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Knutsford. 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 Knutsford. 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 Knutsford at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Knutsford station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Ellesmere Port to Knutsford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Knutsford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Knutsford station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Knutsford train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Knutsford is 35.3 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Knutsford via Hooton and Chester in around 2h 3m.