Trains from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port from £12.10*

Trains from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port from £12.10*

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Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port train prices and times

Planning a journey from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.10, with average prices for this route around £28.70. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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06:00
Preston (Lancs)
08:02
Ellesmere Port
2h 2m, No directAvanti West CoastNorthernMerseyrail
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06:29
Preston (Lancs)
08:32
Ellesmere Port
2h 3m, No directNorthernMerseyrail
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07:04
Preston (Lancs)
09:02
Ellesmere Port
1h 58m, No directTransPennine ExpressMerseyrail
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07:29
Preston (Lancs)
09:32
Ellesmere Port
2h 3m, No directNorthernMerseyrail
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08:01
Preston (Lancs)
10:02
Ellesmere Port
2h 1m, No directAvanti West CoastNorthernMerseyrail
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08:17
Preston (Lancs)
10:32
Paris
2h 15m, No directAvanti West CoastNorthernMerseyrail
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Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port train route details

The Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port train ticket is £12.10. The average travel time is 1h 43m, covering a distance of approximately 54 miles. There are usually 37 daily trains provided by Merseyrail,Northern,Avanti West Coast. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:00
Last train
Last train
22:42
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 43m
Distance
Distance
54 miles
Price
Price
£12.10*

Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port train travel guide

Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port train travel guide

Arriving in Ellesmere Port

Starting from a minimum of 1h 43m, you can reach Ellesmere Port from Preston (Lancs), with an average of 37 trains per day.

Book the cheap train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port

Finding cheap train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by utilising available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Booking in advance is one of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets. Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Ellesmere Port more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're travelling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

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