The cheapest and fastest trains from St Helens to Ellesmere Port
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Helens 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 St Helens to Ellesmere Port will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
To travel from St Helens to Ellesmere Port you need to make at least one change.






Live departures
St Helens to Ellesmere Port train times
The table below shows live departures for St Helens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:11 St Helens | 1h50 | 19:01 Ellesmere Port | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:24 St Helens | 7h48 | 06:12 Ellesmere Port | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:18 St Helens | 6h54 | 06:12 Ellesmere Port | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:18 St Helens | 7h20 | 06:38 Ellesmere Port | 1 change | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
![]() | 05:52 St Helens | 1h16 | 07:08 Ellesmere Port | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Helens to Ellesmere Port
Trains from St Helens to Ellesmere Port run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from St Helens to Ellesmere Port trainsMerseyrail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between St Helens 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: St Helens to Ellesmere Port train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Helens 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Helens and Ellesmere Port
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 00:00 Sunday 08:30 - 23:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to both platforms is via long ramps with rest platforms or, alternatively 32 steps with handrails and rest platforms
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop in the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 20:40 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Sunday opening April to August is 0800 - 2200
- Car Park: Station Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services.
- 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
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station 400 yards from rail station. (5 minutes walk). Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access to both platforms via road footbridge. Wigan bound platform accessed via long slope. Liverpool bound platform accessed via a graded slope with rest landings.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Bus stops 100m from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Thatto Heath Road - near the Police Station for Liverpool and outside the Railway Station for St Helens.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:05 - 23:50 Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to the Manchester platform including tactile guidance path from main street, car park and bus interchange. Alternative access to Manchester platform is up stepped ramp from Helena Road. Access to the Liverpool bound platform has a long severe ramp and is via a locked gate. Station staff have a key. The access ramp is cobbled and has a safety barrier at the bottom in Helena Road. Alternative access is via an open step bridge with 27 steps to each platform.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus turning circle 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 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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