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Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port by train

First train

19:17

Last train

19:17

Departure station

Birmingham Moor Street

Arrival station

Ellesmere Port

Journey time

From 3h 20m

Distance

70 miles (112 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

Merseyrail, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port in 3 hours 20 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 35 minutes to travel the 70 miles (112 km) from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or Merseyrail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ellesmere Port by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham Moor Street and Ellesmere Port by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port. Travelling from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port leave?

The first train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port leaves at 19:17. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port leave?

The last train from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port leaves at 19:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Birmingham Moor Street and Ellesmere Port by train?

Trains travelling from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port cover a distance of around 70 miles (112 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Ellesmere Port to Birmingham Moor Street.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham Moor Street to Ellesmere Port

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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