🚌 Bus from Runcorn to Liverpool
4 direct routes · about 62 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 21:22 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79C | Arriva North West | ~62 min | 78 | 04:50 | 21:22 | Murdishaw Cen. |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~107 min | 22 | 04:26 | 16:21 | Halton Hospital |
| X4 | Arriva North West | ~49 min | 19 | 05:00 | 22:56 | Murdishaw Cen. |
| 82A | Arriva North West | ~72 min | 3 | 19:57 | 22:07 | Murdishaw Cen. |
Times are for the first boarding point in Runcorn on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Runcorn to Liverpool?
4 routes run directly from Runcorn to Liverpool: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the X4 (Arriva North West), the 82A (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Runcorn to Liverpool?
Around 62 minutes on the 79C, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Runcorn to Liverpool?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 79C) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 21:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Runcorn to Liverpool?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.