The average bus between Ellesmere Port and Preston takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ellesmere Port to Preston. 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 hourly between Ellesmere Port and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Hood street and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Preston station via Hood street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Ellesmere Port to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.
Ellesmere Port to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Preston is 55.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 3h 33m.