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National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Leading canal heritage museum with historic boats, docks, warehouses, and family exhibits showing how Britain's waterways shaped industry and travel.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Ellesmere Port is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Ellesmere Port will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Ellesmere Port without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Manchester to Ellesmere Port run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Ellesmere Port.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Ellesmere Port trains for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:41 AM Manchester | 1h49 | 9:30 AM Ellesmere Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:41 AM Manchester | 1h49 | 10:30 AM Ellesmere Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading canal heritage museum with historic boats, docks, warehouses, and family exhibits showing how Britain's waterways shaped industry and travel.
Major art museum in nearby Liverpool with outstanding European and British collections, from medieval works to modern masterpieces.
Important social history museum on the Royal Albert Dock, presenting Liverpool's global story through immersive galleries and changing exhibitions.
Waterfront heritage area with canals, basins, warehouses, and walking paths, forming the historic heart of Ellesmere Port's docklands.
Country park of woodland, wetlands, and meadows with easy trails and wildlife hides, great for a peaceful break close to town.
Waterside linear park following the canal, popular for walking and cycling with views of locks, boats, and restored industrial structures.
A Cheshire staple made with local cheese, leeks, potato and stock. It reflects the county's dairy heritage and appears on many regional menus.
Crumbly, slightly salty cow's milk cheese from Cheshire. It is one of England's oldest recorded cheeses and a defining local food of the wider area.
A traditional fruit loaf linked with nearby Chester and Cheshire. It is rich with dried fruit and commonly served sliced with cheese or butter.
Well-known American-style smokehouse at Cheshire Oaks, valued for burgers, ribs and cocktails in a lively casual dining atmosphere.
Popular waterfront pub and restaurant at the Boat Museum area, known for British classics, Sunday roasts and a relaxed family atmosphere.
Reliable Italian chain restaurant at Cheshire Oaks, popular for pizza and pasta in an easygoing setting convenient for shoppers and families.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in London, while local rail and bus costs are in line with similar regional destinations.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Ellesmere Port Station -> Chester City Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Ellesmere Port trains use the Manchester Victoria to Ellesmere Port station pair, with some services arriving at Overpool. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Ellesmere Port train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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.
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