The average bus between Folkestone and Ellesmere Port takes 12h 43m and the fastest bus takes 10h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Ellesmere Port. 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 twice daily between Folkestone and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Ellesmere Port? 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 Folkestone to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
Folkestone to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Folkestone and Ellesmere Port is 369.5 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 11h 12m.