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Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Westhoughton (WHG)

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25

train journeys
per day

24

miles (39 kms)

1hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:33 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ellesmere Port (ELP) to Westhoughton (WHG)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton is approximately 24 miles (39 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 47 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:33
    2 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    08:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:47
    2 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    08:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:17
    2 hrs 3 changes
    09:17
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:49
    2 hrs 3 changes
    09:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    10:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:12
    2 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    13:17
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:12
    2 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:12
    2 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:42
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:12
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:42
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:06
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    20:49
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:16
    2 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    21:17
    Ellesmere Port
    Westhoughton
    Ellesmere Port to Westhoughton

About Ellesmere Port Station

Station name Ellesmere Port (ELP)
Address Ellesmere Port station, Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 14:00
Weekend Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Westhoughton Station

Station name Westhoughton (WHG)
Address Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton

The travel time between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ellesmere Port & Westhoughton. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ellesmere Port and Westhoughton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.