Bus from Runcorn to Wavertree
2 direct routes · 72–115 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wavertree as of 03:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Runcorn, 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 | ~72 min | 47 | Sat 33 · Sun 31 | 04:57 | 21:30 | Halton Lea South | Childwall Close (opp) | Widnes, Ditton, Widnes & Tarbock Green |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~115 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 9 | 04:28 | 16:23 | Halton Lea South | Childwall Close (opp) | Widnes, Rainhill, Whiston, Prescot, Whiston, Huyton & 3 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 79C bus or 61 bus timetable.
Fares from Runcorn to Wavertree
- £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 61 (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Runcorn to Wavertree?
2 routes run directly from Runcorn to Wavertree: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 79C, 47 times each weekday — board at Halton Lea South and get off at Childwall Close (opp), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Runcorn to Wavertree?
Between 72 minutes on the 79C and 115 on the 61, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Widnes, Ditton, Widnes, Tarbock Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Runcorn to Wavertree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Runcorn to Wavertree?
Adult singles from Runcorn to Wavertree: £3.60 on the 79C (Arriva North West); £3.80 on the 61 (Arriva North West). The 79C and the 61 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.