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Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Chester (CTR)

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37

train journeys
per day

5

miles (9 kms)

27 mins

fastest journey

06:17 / 23:29

first / last train

2

direct trains

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Ellesmere Port and Chester , with 2 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ellesmere Port to Chester is approximately 5 miles (9 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 36 mins.

Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Chester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ellesmere Port to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 27 mins.

Journeys from Ellesmere Port to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:17
    38 mins 1 change
    06:55
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:47
    40 mins 1 change
    07:27
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    41 mins 1 change
    07:58
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    08:38
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    1 hrs 26 mins Direct
    08:57
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:49
    38 mins 1 change
    08:27
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:17
    40 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:42
    40 mins 1 change
    09:22
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:12
    45 mins 1 change
    09:57
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:42
    29 mins 1 change
    10:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:12
    29 mins 1 change
    10:41
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:42
    29 mins 1 change
    11:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:12
    29 mins 1 change
    11:41
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:42
    29 mins 1 change
    12:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    29 mins 1 change
    12:41
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:42
    29 mins 1 change
    13:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:12
    28 mins 1 change
    13:40
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:42
    29 mins 1 change
    14:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    29 mins 1 change
    14:41
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:42
    29 mins 1 change
    15:11
    Ellesmere Port
    Chester
    Ellesmere Port to Chester

About Ellesmere Port Station

Station name Ellesmere Port (ELP)
Address Ellesmere Port station, Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 14:00
Weekend Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ellesmere Port and Chester

The travel time between Ellesmere Port and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ellesmere Port and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Ellesmere Port and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 2 direct services per day from Ellesmere Port to Chester

Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ellesmere Port and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.