The average bus between Chester and Ellesmere takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Ellesmere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Chester and Ellesmere. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ellesmere at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wrexham Bus Station 7 and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Ellesmere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ellesmere station via Wrexham Bus Station 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Chester to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Grosvenor Street station.
Chester to Ellesmere bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Watergate Street station.
The distance between Chester and Ellesmere is 31.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Watergate Street via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.