The average bus between Ellesmere Port and Southport takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellesmere Port to Southport. 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 Ellesmere Port and Southport. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 6m • 1 change
2h 21m • 1 change
2h 20m • 1 change
2h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port to Southport? 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 Southport. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station and arriving at Duke Street station via Queen Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Ellesmere Port to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.
Ellesmere Port to Southport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Duke Street station.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Southport is 41.4 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Duke Street via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 37m.