The average train between Ellesmere Port and Stockton-on-Tees takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Stockton-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Stockton-on-Tees at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Stockton-on-Tees? 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 Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Stockton-on-Tees station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Ellesmere Port to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Stockton-on-Tees train tickets online with Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Stockton-on-Tees is 176.9 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Thornaby via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 4h 33m.