The average train between Halifax and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax to Ellesmere Port. 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 Halifax and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 10:17 PM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Halifax to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Halifax to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Ellesmere Port is 84.9 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Ellesmere Port via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 2h 37m.