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Trains from Reading West to Ellesmere Port (ELP)

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19

train journeys
per day

149

miles (241 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 7 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Ellesmere Port (ELP)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Ellesmere Port , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Ellesmere Port is approximately 149 miles (241 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 55 mins.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, GWR, Merseyrail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Ellesmere Port.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Ellesmere Port. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Reading West to Ellesmere Port

Journeys from Reading West to Ellesmere Port Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:56
    4 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    10:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:56
    4 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    11:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:02
    4 hrs 30 mins5 changes
    12:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:59
    4 hrs 33 mins5 changes
    13:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:51
    4 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    14:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:53
    4 hrs 39 mins5 changes
    15:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:46
    4 hrs 46 mins5 changes
    16:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:59
    4 hrs 33 mins5 changes
    17:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:52
    4 hrs 40 mins5 changes
    18:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:36
    4 hrs 25 mins6 changes
    19:01
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    4 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    19:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:50
    4 hrs 52 mins3 changes
    20:42
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:51
    4 hrs 51 mins5 changes
    21:42
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:44
    4 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    22:42
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:00
    5 hrs 12 mins3 changes
    00:12
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:31
    11 hrs 1 min5 changes
    06:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:00
    10 hrs 32 mins5 changes
    07:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:21
    10 hrs 11 mins7 changes
    09:32
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:45
    10 hrs 17 mins5 changes
    10:02
    Reading West
    Ellesmere Port
    Reading West to Ellesmere Port

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
AddressReading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Ellesmere Port Station

Station name Ellesmere Port (ELP)
AddressEllesmere Port station, Europa Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AR
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:30 - 14:00
Weekend Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Ellesmere Port

The travel time between Reading West and Ellesmere Port by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Ellesmere Port vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Ellesmere Port can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Ellesmere Port. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, GWR, Merseyrail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Ellesmere Port.

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