Bus from Childwall to Wavertree
14 direct routes · 2–8 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wavertree as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Childwall, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · C44, 6, 619, 838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:40 | 17:40 | Childwall Mount Road (adj) | Childwall Close (opp) | — |
| 6 | Arriva North West | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:34 | 05:34 | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop R) | Botanic Place (opp) | — |
| 619 | Maghull Coaches | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Score Lane (adj) | Childwall Close (opp) | — |
| 838 | Peoples Bus | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:46 | 06:46 | Childwall Mount Road (adj) | Childwall Close (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Childwall 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 79 bus, 79C bus, 81 bus, 78 bus, 81A bus, 61 bus, 61A bus or 174 bus timetable.
Fares from Childwall to Wavertree
- £2.40 adult single on the 79C and 61 (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the C44 (Warrington's Own Buses)
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 Childwall to Wavertree?
14 routes run directly from Childwall to Wavertree: the 79 (Arriva North West), the 79C (Arriva North West), the 81 (Arriva North West), the 78 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 61A (Arriva North West), the 174 (Huyton Travel), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 61B (Arriva North West), the C44 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 6 (Arriva North West), the 619 (Maghull Coaches), the 838 (Peoples Bus). The most frequent is the 79, 103 times each weekday — board at Childwall Mount Road (adj) and get off at Childwall Close (opp), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Childwall to Wavertree?
Between 2 minutes on the 61B and 8 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Childwall to Wavertree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Childwall to Wavertree?
Adult singles from Childwall to Wavertree: £2.40 on the 79C and 61 (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the C44 (Warrington's Own Buses). 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.