🚌 Bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool
12 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 00:05 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | Arriva North West | ~17 min | 139 | 06:29 | 00:05 | Brassey Street (adj) |
| 1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~19 min | 58 | 05:59 | 23:23 | Knowsley Road (adj) |
| 472 | Arriva North West | ~20 min | 53 | 07:11 | 22:56 | Storeton Road (adj) |
| 471 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~20 min | 48 | 06:28 | 17:58 | Storeton Road (adj) |
| 487 | Arriva North West | ~18 min | 42 | 07:25 | 23:09 | Borough Road (adj) |
| 423 | Arriva North West | ~18 min | 40 | 08:00 | 23:49 | Merlin Road (adj) |
| 464 | Arriva North West | ~39 min | 40 | 06:27 | 18:00 | Pollitt Square (adj) |
| 407 | Arriva North West | ~28 min | 34 | 07:06 | 18:14 | Bidston Interchange (Stop A) |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~19 min | 24 | 07:34 | 19:32 | Knowsley Road (adj) |
| 471 | Arriva North West | ~19 min | 14 | 17:15 | 22:26 | Storeton Road (adj) |
| 472 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~20 min | 10 | 06:48 | 21:01 | Storeton Road (adj) |
| N1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~20 min | 5 | 01:00 | 05:00 | Burlington Street (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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to Liverpool?
12 routes run directly from Birkenhead to Liverpool: the 437 (Arriva North West), the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 472 (Arriva North West), the 471 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 487 (Arriva North West), the 423 (Arriva North West), the 464 (Arriva North West), the 407 (Arriva North West), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 471 (Arriva North West), the 472 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the N1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to Liverpool?
Around 17 minutes on the 437, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 437) leaves around 06:29 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.