Bus from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port
3 direct routes · 37–51 min · first bus 04:09, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ellesmere Port as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birkenhead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~37 min | 33 | Sat 31 · Sun 28 | 05:00 | 23:20 | Shore Drive (adj) | Whitby Park (opp) | Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton & Childer Thornton |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~38 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 05:20 | 19:30 | Shore Drive (adj) | Whitby Park (opp) | Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton & Childer Thornton |
| 811 | A2B Cars (Maesteg) | ~51 min | 3 | weekdays only | 04:09 | 07:09 | Hurrell Road (adj) | Red Lion PH (o/s) | Wallasey, New Ferry, Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton & Childer Thornton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birkenhead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, X1 bus or 811 bus timetable.
Fares from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port?
3 routes run directly from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 811 (A2B Cars (Maesteg)). The most frequent is the 1, 33 times each weekday — board at Shore Drive (adj) and get off at Whitby Park (opp), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port?
Between 37 minutes on the 1 and 51 on the 811, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton, Childer Thornton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:09 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port?
Adult singles from Birkenhead to Ellesmere Port: £3.00 on the 1 and X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.