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Outbound fromHartlepool to Ellesmere Port by train
It takes an average of 6h 29m to travel from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port and tickets for this journey start from £38.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:32 | |
| Departure station | Hartlepool | |
| Arrival station | Ellesmere Port | |
| Journey time | From 4h 16m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £38.20 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port by train
Looking to travel from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 29 minutes to travel from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 16 minutes though. You'll usually find 20 trains per day running along the 119 miles (191 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Ellesmere Port, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail to get to Ellesmere Port. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £38.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Hartlepool to Ellesmere Port
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Consider a Season Ticket
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