The average train between Ellesmere Port and Wilmslow takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow. 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 Wilmslow. 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 Wilmslow at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hooton and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Wilmslow station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hooton station.
Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Wilmslow is 44.8 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Wilmslow via Hooton, Chester, and Crewe in around 1h 47m.