The average train between Leicester and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Leicester and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 10:20 PM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 13m • 4 changes
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9h 42m • 4 changes
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8h 13m • 4 changes
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9h 42m • 4 changes
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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
Book your Leicester to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Ellesmere Port is 138.3 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Ellesmere Port via Nuneaton, Crewe, Chester, and Hooton in around 3h 27m.