Bus from Birkenhead to Beechwood (Bidston)
10 direct routes · 3–27 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 20:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Beechwood (Bidston) as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birkenhead, 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 | ~5 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 3 | 07:08 | 19:41 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (adj) | — |
| 495 | Arriva North West | ~27 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 4 | 07:02 | 20:21 | Grange Road (adj) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | Oxton |
| 418 | Arriva North West | ~19 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 20:07 | Ennerdale Road (adj) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | Landican, Woodchurch & Upton |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 608, 216, 698, 217, 696, 658
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 | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
| 216 | Arriva North West | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 06:35 | Grainger Avenue (adj) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | Woodchurch & Upton |
| 698 | Al's Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (adj) | — |
| 217 | Arriva North West | ~4 min | 1 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:13 | 06:13 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (adj) | — |
| 696 | Al's Coaches | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Upton Interchange (Stop A) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
| 658 | Al's Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (adj) | — |
| 658 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Upton Interchange (Stop A) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birkenhead 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, 495 bus, 418 bus, 608 bus, 216 bus, 698 bus, 217 bus or 696 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to Beechwood?
10 routes run directly from Birkenhead to Beechwood: the 492 (Arriva North West), the 495 (Arriva North West), the 418 (Arriva North West), the 608 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 216 (Arriva North West), the 698 (Al's Coaches), the 217 (Arriva North West), the 696 (Al's Coaches), the 658 (Al's Coaches), the 658 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 492, 24 times each weekday — board at Hurrell Road (opp) and get off at Beechwood Drive (adj), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to Beechwood?
Between 3 minutes on the 696 and 27 on the 495, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to Beechwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 20:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to Beechwood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.