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Preston to Ellesmere Port trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston 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.

8h 11m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to Ellesmere Port train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Preston and Ellesmere Port. The service departs Preston at 10:43 PM at night, which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 06:34:00. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail9h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Ellesmere Port? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Ellesmere Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 50m.

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