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Trains from Shrewsbury (SHR) to Ellesmere Port (ELP)

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26

train journeys
per day

39

miles (64 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Shrewsbury (SHR) to Ellesmere Port (ELP)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port is approximately 39 miles (64 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 7 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 35 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port

Journeys from Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:38
    1 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    07:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:15
    1 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    08:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:19
    2 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    08:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:26
    1 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    09:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:27
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    10:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:26
    1 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    11:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:25
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    12:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:55
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    13:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:27
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    13:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:25
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    14:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:27
    1 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    15:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:25
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    16:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:55
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    17:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:27
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    17:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:52
    2 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    18:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:25
    2 hrs 7 mins2 changes
    18:32
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:27
    1 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    19:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:49
    2 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    20:02
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:28
    2 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    20:42
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:27
    1 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    21:12
    Shrewsbury
    Ellesmere Port
    Shrewsbury to Ellesmere Port

About Shrewsbury Station

Station name Shrewsbury (SHR)
AddressShrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
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 Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port

The travel time between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Shrewsbury & Ellesmere Port. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Shrewsbury and Ellesmere Port.

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