The average bus between Ellesmere Port and Derby takes 9h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Derby. 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 Ellesmere Port and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester Bus Interchange and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Derby? 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 Ellesmere Port to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Derby station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Ellesmere Port to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Ellesmere Port to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Full Street station.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Derby is 103 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Full Street via Chester Bus Interchange, Bus Station, bus station, and Bus Station in around 7h 10m.