The average train between Ellesmere Port and Shotton takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Ellesmere Port to Shotton. 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 once daily between Ellesmere Port and Shotton. The earliest departure is at 10:19 PM at night, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Shotton at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Shotton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Shotton station via Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Ellesmere Port to Shotton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Shotton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Shotton train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Shotton is 11.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Shotton via Hooton and Chester in around 1h 1m.
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