The average train between Ellesmere Port and Peterborough takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. 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 Peterborough at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Peterborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Peterborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ellesmere Port to Peterborough train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Ellesmere Port to Peterborough train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Peterborough train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Peterborough is 194.4 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Peterborough via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 4h 41m.