The average train between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port is 64 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 52 min.
