The average bus between Ellesmere and Chester takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellesmere to Chester. 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 5 times a day between Ellesmere and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere to Chester? 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 to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Ellesmere to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Crossroads station.
Ellesmere to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pepper Street station.
The distance between Ellesmere and Chester is 31.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Crossroads to Pepper Street via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 3h 4m.