The average train between Ellesmere Port and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Stoke-on-Trent is 56.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Stoke-on-Trent via Hooton, Chester, and Crewe in around 1h 57m.