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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Ellesmere Port
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester 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 Chester to Ellesmere Port will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester 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 10 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Ellesmere Port
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Ellesmere Port among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 10 km
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54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Ellesmere Port train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Ellesmere Port trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:31 Chester | 0h29 | 11:00 Ellesmere Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Ellesmere Port
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Trains from Chester to Ellesmere Port run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 29m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Chester to Ellesmere Port trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Chester and Ellesmere Port from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Ellesmere Port train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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 Chester and Ellesmere Port
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” This station is unstaffed. You will need to book assistance in advance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, South Wirral
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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