The cheapest and fastest trains from Ellesmere Port to London
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ellesmere Port to London 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 London will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ellesmere Port for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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, coach and flight for Ellesmere Port to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ellesmere Port to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£65 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ellesmere Port to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Ellesmere Port to London trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:47 Ellesmere Port | 3h31 | 09:18 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:49 Ellesmere Port | 3h14 | 10:03 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:42 Ellesmere Port | 3h22 | 11:04 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:12 Ellesmere Port | 3h18 | 11:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:42 Ellesmere Port | 3h21 | 13:03 London | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ellesmere Port to London
Trains from Ellesmere Port to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 20:52 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Ellesmere Port to London trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Ellesmere Port and London from £12. 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 London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ellesmere Port to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ellesmere Port and London
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:15 Saturday 08:45 - 19:00 Sunday 12:15 - 13:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Ticket office only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Served by London Bus Routes 30, 38, 56, 67, 76, 149, 236, 242, 243 and 277
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop E in Balls Pond Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop G in Dalston Lane for westbound services to Camden Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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