How to get from Widnes to Ellesmere Port by train?

From Widnes to Ellesmere Port by train

To get from Widnes to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Widnes 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 24 min.

84min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Widnes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    30 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
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Widnes to Ellesmere Port by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the 79C bus from Leigh Avenue 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 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Leigh Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh Avenue
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 m • 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
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Ellesmere Port

The distance between Widnes, North West and Ellesmere Port, North West is approximately 40.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes 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 Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Widnes Station.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Widnes Station
  • Birchfield Road
  • Lockett Road

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 The Knot.

Bus stations close to Ellesmere Port:

  • The Knot
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand A (Stand A)
  • Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange Stand G (Stand G)

Related Routes

From Widnes to Ellesmere Port by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Ellesmere Port in North West, take the 79C bus from Leigh Avenue 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 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Ellesmere Port
Leaves from Leigh Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh Avenue
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 m • 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
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Widnes to Ellesmere Port?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes 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 Widnes to Ellesmere Port by train?

    The total travel time between Widnes in Widnes and Ellesmere Port in North West by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Widnes and Ellesmere Port?

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