How to get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train?

By train

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in Ellesmere Port, 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 22 min.

82min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - MERSEYRAIL
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 Ellesmere Port
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in Ellesmere Port, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ellesmere Port
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Runcorn, Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port is approximately 26.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ellesmere Port – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Runcorn

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, Ellesmere Port 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 Bus Station
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand B

Public transport stations close to Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is located at Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port and the nearest public transport station is Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand A (Stand A).

Train stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Ellesmere Port
  • Overpool
  • Little Sutton

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand A (Stand A)
  • Westminster Road
  • Station Road

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port in Ellesmere Port, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ellesmere Port
    Ride to train station
    Ellesmere Port
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 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 92 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Runcorn to Ellesmere Port?

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

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

    The total travel time between Runcorn in North West and Ellesmere Port in Ellesmere Port by train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    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?

    Get off the train at the Ellesmere Port station, which is closest to Ellesmere Port in Ellesmere Port.

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