How to get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train?

By train

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Runcorn station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Ellesmere Port station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the 79C bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station to Queen Square station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Ellesmere Port station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Runcorn High Street- Stand C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Runcorn High Street- Stand C
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Runcorn, North West and Ellesmere Port, North West is approximately 26.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Runcorn

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn High Street- Stand C.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn High Street- Stand C
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand A
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station

Public transport stations close to Ellesmere Port, North West

Ellesmere Port is located at Ellesmere Port, North West and the nearest public transport station is Whitby Park.

Train stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Ellesmere Port
  • Overpool
  • Little Sutton

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Whitby Park
  • Ellesmere Port
  • The Knot

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the 79C bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station to Queen Square station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Ellesmere Port station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Runcorn High Street- Stand C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Runcorn High Street- Stand C
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellesmere Port
    Walk to
    Ellesmere Port
    430 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in North West?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Runcorn station near Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Ellesmere Port in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port in North West by train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Runcorn to get to Ellesmere Port in North West?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Runcorn station near Runcorn in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Runcorn and Ellesmere Port in North West?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street station, which is closest to Ellesmere Port in North West.

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