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Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Skipton (SKI)

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18

train journeys
per day

58

miles (94 kms)

3hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:47 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Skipton (SKI)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Ellesmere Port and Skipton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ellesmere Port to Skipton is approximately 58 miles (94 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 21 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ellesmere Port to Skipton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Ellesmere Port to Skipton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:56
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    13:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    14:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:40
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:12
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:58
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:42
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    19:40
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:42
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    20:26
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:42
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    21:40
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:06
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    22:38
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:49
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    23:38
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:19
    7 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    05:59
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:19
    9 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Ellesmere Port
    Skipton
    Ellesmere Port to Skipton

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 Skipton Station

Station name Skipton (SKI)
Address Skipton station, Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 18:20
Saturday 05:50 - 18:20
Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ellesmere Port and Skipton

The travel time between Ellesmere Port and Skipton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ellesmere Port and Skipton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 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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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ellesmere Port & Skipton. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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