Bus from Birkenhead to West Kirby
9 direct routes · 22–52 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Kirby as of 09:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | Arriva North West | ~22 min | 86 | Sat 78 · Sun 53 | 06:44 | 00:15 | Upton Interchange (Stop B) | West Kirby Interchange (Stop A) | Upton, Greasby & Newton |
| 407 | Arriva North West | ~28 min | 35 | Sat 35 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 18:13 | Hurrell Road (opp) | West Kirby Interchange (Stop A) | Moreton, Saughall Massie & Meols |
| 38 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~34 min | 26 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 19:08 | Hurrell Road (opp) | West Kirby Interchange (Stop A) | Moreton & Meols |
| 38A | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~52 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 19:11 | 22:47 | Whetstone Lane (adj) | West Kirby Interchange (Stop A) | Moreton, Saughall Massie, Upton, Saughall Massie, Upton, Saughall Massie & 1 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 628, 621, 674, 703
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | Al's Coaches | ~26 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:03 | Hurrell Road (opp) | West Kirby Interchange (Stop A) | Moreton, Saughall Massie & Meols |
| 621 | Al's Coaches | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Upton Interchange (Stop B) | Lingdale Road (adj) | Upton, Greasby & Newton |
| 674 | Al's Coaches | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Irvine Road (adj) | Lingdale Road (adj) | Tranmere, Prenton, Bebington, Barnston, Thingwall, Irby & 2 more |
| 703 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:07 | 16:07 | Hurrell Road (opp) | Bridge Road (adj) | Moreton, Saughall Massie & Meols |
| 621 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Beresford Road (adj) | Lingdale Road (adj) | Upton, Greasby & Newton |
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 437 bus, 407 bus, 38 bus, 38A bus, 628 bus, 621 bus, 674 bus or 703 bus timetable.
Fares from Birkenhead to West Kirby
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to West Kirby?
9 routes run directly from Birkenhead to West Kirby: the 437 (Arriva North West), the 407 (Arriva North West), the 38 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 38A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 628 (Al's Coaches), the 621 (Al's Coaches), the 674 (Al's Coaches), the 703 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 621 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 437, 86 times each weekday — board at Upton Interchange (Stop B) and get off at West Kirby Interchange (Stop A), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to West Kirby?
Between 22 minutes on the 437 and 52 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Upton, Greasby, Newton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to West Kirby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to West Kirby?
Adult singles from Birkenhead to West Kirby: £2.00 on the 38 and 38A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.