The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Ellesmere Port station (ELP) 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 15 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) 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 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h39 | 08:07 Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP)
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 19:58 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Ellesmere Port station (ELP) 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: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Ellesmere Port station (ELP) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Ellesmere Port station (ELP)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- 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
