The average bus between Reading and Ellesmere Port takes 7h 43m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 3 times a day between Reading and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 32m • 3 changes



8h 29m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



7h 26m • 3 changes



6h 28m • 3 changes



8h 27m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



9h 20m • 3 changes



6h 19m • 3 changes



8h 12m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



9h 20m • 3 changes



6h 19m • 3 changes



8h 12m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



7h 17m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ellesmere Port station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Reading and Ellesmere Port is 241.3 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 7h 50m.