Bus from Ellesmere (Shropshire) to Oswestry
2 direct routes · 22–45 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oswestry as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ellesmere, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | Lakeside Coaches | ~22 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 17:30 | Crossroads (adj) | Coach Park (Adj) | Perthy, Welsh Frankton, Hindford, Whittington & Park Hall |
| 53 | Arriva Midlands | ~45 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 15:25 | Crossroads (adj) | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Elson, Dudleston Heath, Criftins, St Martins, Ifton Heath, St Martins & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ellesmere 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 449 bus or 53 bus timetable.
Fares from Ellesmere to Oswestry
- £3.00 adult single on the 53 (Arriva Midlands)
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 Ellesmere to Oswestry?
2 routes run directly from Ellesmere to Oswestry: the 449 (Lakeside Coaches), the 53 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 449, 9 times each weekday — board at Crossroads (adj) and get off at Coach Park (Adj), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ellesmere to Oswestry?
Between 22 minutes on the 449 and 45 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Perthy, Welsh Frankton, Hindford, Whittington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ellesmere to Oswestry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ellesmere to Oswestry?
An adult single from Ellesmere to Oswestry is £3.00 on the 53 (Arriva Midlands), from Crossroads (adj) to Bus Station (Stand 2). 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.