🚌 Bus from Chester to Ellesmere Port
5 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~34 min | 50 | 05:40 | 20:00 | Railway Station (S6) |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~35 min | 25 | 06:10 | 19:10 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand K) |
| 2C | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~15 min | 8 | 09:40 | 16:40 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) |
| 2 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~14 min | 4 | 19:50 | 23:00 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand F) |
| 26 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~48 min | 3 | 09:18 | 13:23 | Belgrave Road (SW-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chester to Ellesmere Port?
5 routes run directly from Chester to Ellesmere Port: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 2C (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 26 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Chester to Ellesmere Port?
Around 34 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester to Ellesmere Port?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:40 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester to Ellesmere Port?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.