Bus from Oswestry to Ellesmere (Shropshire)
2 direct routes · 21–39 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ellesmere (Shropshire) as of 07:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oswestry, 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 | ~21 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:00 | Iceland (adj) | Lakelands School (opp) | Park Hall, Whittington, Hindford, Welsh Frankton & Perthy |
| 53 | Arriva Midlands | ~39 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 16:44 | Bus Station (Stand 2) | Watergate Street (opp) | Park Hall, Gobowen, St Martins, Ifton Heath, Criftins, Dudleston Heath & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oswestry 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 Oswestry to Ellesmere
- £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 Oswestry to Ellesmere?
2 routes run directly from Oswestry to Ellesmere: the 449 (Lakeside Coaches), the 53 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 449, 8 times each weekday — board at Iceland (adj) and get off at Lakelands School (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oswestry to Ellesmere?
Between 21 minutes on the 449 and 39 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Park Hall, Whittington, Hindford, Welsh Frankton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oswestry to Ellesmere?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oswestry to Ellesmere?
An adult single from Oswestry to Ellesmere is £3.00 on the 53 (Arriva Midlands), from Bus Station (Stand 2) to Watergate Street (opp). 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.