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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ellesmere Port to Leicester
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ellesmere Port to Leicester will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ellesmere Port for Leicester 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 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ellesmere Port to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ellesmere Port to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 138 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ellesmere Port to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Ellesmere Port to Leicester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:49 Ellesmere Port | 3h29 | 10:18 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ellesmere Port to Leicester
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Trains from Ellesmere Port to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:50 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Ellesmere Port to Leicester trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Ellesmere Port and Leicester from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ellesmere Port to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ellesmere Port to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ellesmere Port and Leicester
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- 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
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
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Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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