The average bus between Ellesmere Port and Reading takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Reading. 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 3 times a day between Ellesmere Port and Reading. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester Bus Interchange and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Ellesmere Port to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Ellesmere Port to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Reading is 241.3 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Reading RailAir via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 51m.