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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ellesmere Port to Manchester will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Ellesmere Port to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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C04354Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ellesmere Port to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ellesmere Port to Manchester:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ellesmere Port to Manchester costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.67 (€-2.99). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ellesmere Port to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C08047+ A25074 | On time 8:19 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h41 | 10:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C08049+ C04354 | On time 8:42 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h55 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C08051+ G89939 | On time 9:12 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h43 | 10:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
C08053+ C04357 | On time 9:42 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h55 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
C08055+ G89942 | On time 10:12 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h43 | 11:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
C08057+ C04359 | On time 10:42 AM Ellesmere Port station (ELP) | 1h55 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ellesmere Port to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ellesmere Port to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ellesmere Port to Manchester trains use the Ellesmere Port to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Ellesmere Port and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ellesmere Port has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ellesmere Port.
Ticket office support is available at Ellesmere Port. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ellesmere Port: Parking, WC.
Available at Ellesmere Port: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ellesmere Port: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B: “This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details.”Access to the Liverpool platform from the car park is step free. Footbridge only to other platform. Please note, assistance can only be provided between 06.05 and 14.00 when station is staffed, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Overpool is 1 km from Ellesmere Port city centre. Public transport options include:
Overpool has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Overpool.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Overpool: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Overpool: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” This station is unstaffed. You will need to book assistance in advance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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