The average train between Southampton and Ellesmere Port takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
Southampton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Southampton and Ellesmere Port is 283.2 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ellesmere Port via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 5h 40m.