205 Ellesmere to Whitchurch via Newton, Welshampton
Operated by Lakeside Coaches. First bus 07:15, last bus 17:45. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 205? 10 other bus routes are numbered 205 elsewhere in the UK — see every 205 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:15 |
|---|---|
| Lakelands School (opp) | 07:15 |
| Crossroads (adj) | 07:20 |
| Sun Inn (adj) | 07:30 |
| Aldi (adj) | 07:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 205
Lakeside Coaches publishes singles on this route for adults.
Single
Ticket types come from Lakeside Coaches's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2024-02-06. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Lakeside Coaches.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Whitchurch: 1 journey, first 07:15 towards Ellesmere: 12 journeys, first 07:49
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Whitchurch: 1 journey, first 07:15 towards Ellesmere: 12 journeys, first 07:49
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Whitchurch: 1 journey, first 07:15 towards Ellesmere: 12 journeys, first 07:49
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 205
205 towards Whitchurch
All 6 stops
- Lakelands School (opp) Ellesmere
- Crossroads (adj) Ellesmere
- Boathouse (adj) Ellesmere
- Saw Mill (opp) Newton
- Sun Inn (adj) Welshampton
- Aldi (adj) Whitchurch
205 towards Ellesmere
All 43 stops
- Sir John Talbot School (main entrance) Whitchurch
- Bus Station (adj) Whitchurch
- Queens Road Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- Wayland Road Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Wayland Road Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- Queens Road Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Smithfield Shopping Centre (adj) Whitchurch
- Hospital Entrance (adj) Whitchurch
- Sainsbury's (opp) Whitchurch
- Pear Tree lane (adj) Whitchurch
- The Grove Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- No 21 (adj) Whitchurch
- No. 59 (adj) Whitchurch
- Roman Way Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Yardington Road Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Jubilee Park (adj) Whitchurch
- Smallbrook Buildings (opp) Whitchurch
- Brookfield Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Westbrook Avenue Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Bathfields Crescent Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- Greenfields Way Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- No. 37 (adj) Whitchurch
- Meadow View Road Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Wrexham Road Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- Aldi (adj) Whitchurch
- Sun Inn (opp) Welshampton
- Saw Mill (adj) Newton
- Boathouse (opp) Ellesmere
- Watergate Street (opp) Ellesmere
- Crossroads (adj) Ellesmere
- Joyce Way Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- The Wharfage Jct (opp) Whitchurch
- Bulls Head Inn (adj) Whitchurch
- Bus Station (adj) Whitchurch
- No. 11 (adj) Whitchurch
- Beechcroft (adj) Whitchurch
- Chestnut Close Jct (adj) Whitchurch
- No. 34 (adj) Whitchurch
- Queensway Flats (opp) Whitchurch
- Ambulance Station (opp) Whitchurch
- No. 43 (adj) Whitchurch
- Clayton Health Centre (adj) Whitchurch
- Bus Station (adj) Whitchurch
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 May 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 August 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 30 March 2020 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Shropshire Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1020869/7 · Changes in Shropshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 205 bus?
The first 205 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 205 bus?
The last 205 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 205 bus cost?
The 205 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Lakeside Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 205 bus?
The 205 is operated by Lakeside Coaches.
Timetable data from Lakeside Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Lakeside Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1020869/7. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.