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Outbound fromBurton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port by train
It takes an average of 3h 47m to travel from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port by train, over a distance of around 62 miles (99 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port and tickets for this journey start from £46.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Burton-on-Trent | |
| Arrival station | Ellesmere Port | |
| Journey time | From 2h 12m | |
| Distance | 62 miles (99 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £46.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port in 2 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 47 minutes to travel the 62 miles (99 km) from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Ellesmere Port. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £46.90. 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 Burton-on-Trent to Ellesmere Port
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