Bus from Oxton (Birkenhead) to Beechwood (Bidston)
5 direct routes · 12–28 min · first bus 06:28, last bus 20:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Beechwood (Bidston) as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 4 | 07:16 | 20:36 | Village Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
| 492 | Arriva North West | ~14 min | 23 | Sat 20 · Sun 2 | 07:24 | 19:32 | Beresford Road (adj) | Beechwood Drive (adj) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 608, 216, 698
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:36 | 15:36 | Village Road (opp) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
| 216 | Arriva North West | ~28 min | 1 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 06:28 | Village Road (adj) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | Woodchurch & Upton |
| 698 | Al's Coaches | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Bidston Road (nr) | Beechwood Drive (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxton 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 495 bus, 492 bus, 608 bus, 216 bus or 698 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oxton to Beechwood?
5 routes run directly from Oxton to Beechwood: the 495 (Arriva North West), the 492 (Arriva North West), the 608 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 216 (Arriva North West), the 698 (Al's Coaches). The most frequent is the 495, 24 times each weekday — board at Village Road (opp) and get off at Beechwood Drive (opp), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxton to Beechwood?
Between 12 minutes on the 495 and 28 on the 216, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxton to Beechwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:28 and the last around 20:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxton to Beechwood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.