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Outbound fromBirkenhead North to Ellesmere Port by train
It takes an average of 55m to travel from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (17 km). There are normally 55 trains per day travelling from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port and tickets for this journey start from £5.75 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:19 | |
| Departure station | Birkenhead North | |
| Arrival station | Ellesmere Port | |
| Journey time | From 48m | |
| Distance | 11 miles (17 km) | |
| Frequency | 55 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £5.75 | |
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Taking the train from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port in 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 55 minutes to travel the 11 miles (17 km) from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port by train, although you can get there in as little as 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 55 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Merseyrail for all or at least part of your journey to Ellesmere Port.
Book train tickets from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.75. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ellesmere Port by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birkenhead North to Ellesmere Port
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