The cheapest and fastest trains from Basildon to Ellesmere Port
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basildon to Ellesmere Port is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basildon to Ellesmere Port will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basildon for Ellesmere Port every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Basildon to Ellesmere Port train times
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Ellesmere Port trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:38 Basildon | 5h29 | 11:07 Ellesmere Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basildon to Ellesmere Port
Trains from Basildon to Ellesmere Port run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 19:06 |
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FAQs: Basildon to Ellesmere Port train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basildon to Ellesmere Port by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ellesmere Port, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basildon and Ellesmere Port
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Station Way.
- The Beehive
- The Edge Basildon
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Basildon
- Premier Inn Basildon South Hotel
- Travelodge Basildon
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-3 for C2C services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: C2C services to London and Southend
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 14:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B: “This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details.”Access to the Liverpool platform from the car park is step free. Footbridge only to other platform. Please note, assistance can only be provided between 06.05 and 14.00 when station is staffed
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Operating hours only
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station
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