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Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Pontefract Stations

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17

train journeys
per day

71

miles (114 kms)

3hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

06:47 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Pontefract Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Stations is approximately 71 miles (114 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 5 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations .

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Stations Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:47
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    10:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    07:49
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:29
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    08:17
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Baghill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Baghill
  • Mon 13th May
    08:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    09:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    10:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    11:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    12:12
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    16:24
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Baghill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Baghill
  • Mon 13th May
    12:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    13:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    17:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    14:42
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    15:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    16:42
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    20:28
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    17:42
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    21:31
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    19:06
    3 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    22:34
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill
  • Mon 13th May
    19:49
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    23:27
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 13th May
    23:19
    9 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:29
    Ellesmere Port
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Ellesmere Port to Pontefract Monkhill

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 Pontefract Stations Station

Station name Pontefract Stations (133)
Address Pontefract Monkhill station, Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations

The travel time between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:47, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ellesmere Port & Pontefract Stations . owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Pontefract Stations .

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