The average train between Preston and Ellesmere Port takes 8h 13m 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Preston and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 10:28 PM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Preston to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ellesmere Port station.
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The distance between Preston and Ellesmere Port is 55.4 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 50m.
