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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Ellesmere Port takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Swansea 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.

10h 46m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Swansea to Ellesmere Port train times

Trains run once daily between Swansea and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 7:24 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Swansea is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail9h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail9h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Ellesmere Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ellesmere Port via Cardiff Central, Chester, and Hooton in around 5h 30m.

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