The average train between Ellesmere Port and Oxford takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Oxford. 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Oxford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Ellesmere Port to Oxford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Ellesmere Port to Oxford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Oxford station.
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The distance between Ellesmere Port and Oxford is 203 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Oxford via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m.