Bus from Kirkdale to Kensington (Liverpool)

1 direct route · about 20 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 23:44 (weekdays).

Next buses to Kensington (Liverpool) as of 11:09

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkdale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
26 Arriva North West ~20 min 85 Sat 60 · Sun 42 05:18 23:44 Smith Street (adj) Toft Street (adj) Anfield & Tuebrook

Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkdale 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 26 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Kirkdale to Kensington?

The 26 (Arriva North West) runs directly from Kirkdale to Kensington. Board at Smith Street (adj) and get off at Toft Street (adj); the journey takes about 20 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Kirkdale to Kensington?

Around 20 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Anfield, Tuebrook on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Kirkdale to Kensington?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 23:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Kirkdale to Kensington?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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