The average train between Southampton and Ellesmere Port takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 13h 19m. 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 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 13h 49m. 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 Central station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Southampton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Southampton and Ellesmere Port is 283.2 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ellesmere Port via Stafford, Chester, and Hooton in around 5h 32m.