Bus from Bidston to Prenton
4 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 19:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Prenton as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bidston, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | Arriva North West | ~21 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 3 | 07:08 | 19:41 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Moss Lane (opp) | Oxton |
| 418 | Arriva North West | ~24 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 18:56 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Upton & Woodchurch |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 608, 217
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:03 | Eleanor Road (nr) | Grainger Avenue (adj) | — |
| 217 | Arriva North West | ~26 min | 1 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:13 | 06:13 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Upton & Woodchurch |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bidston on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 492 bus, 418 bus, 608 bus or 217 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bidston to Prenton?
4 routes run directly from Bidston to Prenton: the 492 (Arriva North West), the 418 (Arriva North West), the 608 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 217 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 492, 24 times each weekday — board at Hurrell Road (opp) and get off at Moss Lane (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bidston to Prenton?
Around 21 minutes on the 492, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Oxton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bidston to Prenton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 19:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bidston to Prenton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.