Bus from Ditton (Widnes) to Liverpool
7 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 22:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Liverpool as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ditton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79C | Arriva North West | ~56 min | 47 | Sat 33 · Sun 31 | 05:27 | 22:03 | Chesnut Lodge | Queen Square Bus Station (Stop A) | Tarbock Green |
| 82A | Arriva North West | ~68 min | 35 | Sat 32 · Sun 26 | 05:51 | 22:59 | Wyncroft Road | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) | Hale, Aigburth & Toxteth |
| X3 | Metro Network | ~16 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 04:29 | 23:29 | Hall Avenue | Liverpool John Lennon Airport (Stop 1) | — |
| 3A | Arriva North West | ~9 min | 17 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:02 | 21:22 | Carr Lane (adj) | Speke Hall Avenue (adj) | Halewood |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 38, C45, 168
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ashcroft Travel | ~14 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:27 | 15:27 | Wyncroft Road | Hale Drive (adj) | Hale |
| C45 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:04 | 17:04 | Wyncroft Road | Lovel Road (adj) | Hale |
| 168 | Hattons Travel | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 08:28 | Old Station | Estuary Banks (nr) | Hale |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ditton 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 79C bus, 82A bus, X3 bus, 3A bus, 38 bus or 168 bus timetable.
Fares from Ditton to Liverpool
- £3.60 adult single on the 79C (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.80 adult single on the 82A (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 38 (Ashcroft Travel)
- £2.00 adult single on the C45 (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 Ditton to Liverpool?
7 routes run directly from Ditton to Liverpool: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 82A (Arriva North West), the X3 (Metro Network), the 3A (Arriva North West), the 38 (Ashcroft Travel), the C45 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 168 (Hattons Travel). The most frequent is the 79C, 47 times each weekday — board at Chesnut Lodge and get off at Queen Square Bus Station (Stop A), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ditton to Liverpool?
Around 56 minutes on the 79C, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tarbock Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ditton to Liverpool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 22:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ditton to Liverpool?
Adult singles from Ditton to Liverpool: £3.60 on the 79C (Arriva North West); £3.80 on the 82A (Arriva North West); £3.00 on the 38 (Ashcroft Travel); £2.00 on the C45 (Warrington's Own Buses). The 79C and the 82A cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.