Bus from Hillside (Southport) to Birkdale
8 direct routes · 4–14 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birkdale as of 10:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hillside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Arriva North West | ~14 min | 55 | Sat 40 · Sun 26 | 07:13 | 22:54 | Nixons Lane (adj) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~5 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:55 | 23:09 | Hillside Interchange (Stop A) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
| 46 | Arriva North West | ~6 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 19 | 06:46 | 22:24 | Central Avenue (adj) | Brighton Road (adj) | — |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~7 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 12 | 06:37 | 22:14 | Central Avenue (opp) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 46B, 715, 705, 748
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46B | Arriva North West | ~4 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:50 | 06:20 | Central Avenue (adj) | Brighton Road (adj) | — |
| 715 | Cumfybus | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Greenbank High School (o/s) | Vaughan Road (adj) | — |
| 705 | Maghull Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Central Avenue (opp) | Dover Road (adj) | — |
| 748 | Cumfybus | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Greenbank High School (o/s) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hillside 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 49 bus, 47 bus, 46 bus, X2 bus, 46B bus, 715 bus, 705 bus or 748 bus timetable.
Fares from Hillside to Birkdale
- £2.40 adult single on the 49, 47, 46 and 46B (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
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 Hillside to Birkdale?
8 routes run directly from Hillside to Birkdale: the 49 (Arriva North West), the 47 (Arriva North West), the 46 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 46B (Arriva North West), the 715 (Cumfybus), the 705 (Maghull Coaches), the 748 (Cumfybus). The most frequent is the 49, 55 times each weekday — board at Nixons Lane (adj) and get off at Weld Road (adj), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hillside to Birkdale?
Between 4 minutes on the 46B and 14 on the 49, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hillside to Birkdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hillside to Birkdale?
Adult singles from Hillside to Birkdale: £2.40 on the 49, 47, 46 and 46B (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and 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.