The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
10 h 17 m
Average duration
10 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Ellesmere Port will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackburn to Ellesmere Port
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 59 km
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£20 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackburn to Ellesmere Port train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Ellesmere Port trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:20 Blackburn | 8h18 | 06:38 Ellesmere Port | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:20 Blackburn | 7h47 | 07:07 Ellesmere Port | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port
Trains from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 7h 47m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 47m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Blackburn to Ellesmere Port trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Blackburn and Ellesmere Port from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackburn to Ellesmere Port train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Ellesmere Port
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
- 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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