The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Ellesmere takes 10h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ellesmere. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Ellesmere. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Ellesmere at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at bus station and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 50m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


41h 53m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 53m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ellesmere? 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ellesmere. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Ellesmere station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ellesmere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Watergate Street station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Ellesmere is 65.5 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Watergate Street via bus station, Railway Station, and The Gateway in around 5h 20m.