The average train between Leicester and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leicester 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 6 times a week between Leicester and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 9:18 PM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Nuneaton station, Crewe station, Chester station and Hooton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
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The distance between Leicester and Ellesmere Port is 138.3 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Ellesmere Port via Nuneaton, Crewe, Chester, and Hooton in around 3h 16m.
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