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Outbound fromRuncorn to Ellesmere Port by train
It takes an average of 55m to travel from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (12 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port and tickets for this journey start from £7.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 17:06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:06 | |
| Departure station | Runcorn | |
| Arrival station | Ellesmere Port | |
| Journey time | From 55m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (12 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £7.40 | |
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How to travel from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port, which usually take 55 minutes to complete the 8 miles (12 km) journey. It can take as little as 55 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ellesmere Port by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Transport for Wales trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Ellesmere Port.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port start from £7.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Ellesmere Port? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port
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