The average bus between Ellesmere Port and Kendal takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Kendal. 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 every 2 hours between Ellesmere Port and Kendal. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Kendal at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 48m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Kendal? 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 Kendal. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn station via Queen Square station, Southport Interchange station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Ellesmere Port to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.
Ellesmere Port to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Shakespeare Inn station.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Kendal is 117 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Southport Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 49m.