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Outbound fromEllesmere Port to Irlam by train
It takes an average of 1h 50m to travel from Ellesmere Port to Irlam by train, over a distance of around 22 miles (35 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Ellesmere Port to Irlam and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:19 | |
| Departure station | Ellesmere Port | |
| Arrival station | Irlam | |
| Journey time | From 1h 33m | |
| Distance | 22 miles (35 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.10 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Ellesmere Port to Irlam in 1 hour 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ellesmere Port to Irlam? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) from Ellesmere Port to Irlam by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 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. You're likely to be travelling with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Irlam. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ellesmere Port to Irlam in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £8.10. 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 Irlam by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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