The average train between Ellesmere Port and Shrewsbury takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Ellesmere Port to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Ellesmere Port to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Shrewsbury is 64 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
