Bus from Upton (Merseyside) to Prenton
11 direct routes · 8–16 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 00:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Prenton as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 24 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 06:33 | 18:28 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 414 | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 24 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:53 | 18:43 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 418 | Arriva North West | ~11 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 19:08 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 17 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~10 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 18:06 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 423 | Arriva North West | ~10 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 31 | 19:04 | 00:04 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 16 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~11 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 17:43 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 16A | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:26 | 16:38 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 603, 659, 217, 652
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 659 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Upton By-Pass (adj) | Grainger Avenue (adj) | Oxton |
| 217 | Arriva North West | ~16 min | 1 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:23 | 06:23 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
| 652 | Al's Coaches | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 08:04 | Ford Road (adj) | Prenton Dell Road (opp) | Woodchurch |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upton 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 413 bus, 414 bus, 418 bus, 17 bus, 423 bus, 16 bus, 16A bus or 603 bus timetable.
Fares from Upton to Prenton
- £2.40 adult single on the 413, 414, 418 and 423 (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the 17, 16 and 16A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South 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 Upton to Prenton?
11 routes run directly from Upton to Prenton: the 413 (Arriva North West), the 414 (Arriva North West), the 418 (Arriva North West), the 17 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 423 (Arriva North West), the 16 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 16A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 603 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 659 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 217 (Arriva North West), the 652 (Al's Coaches). The most frequent is the 413, 24 times each weekday — board at Ford Road (adj) and get off at Prenton Dell Road (opp), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upton to Prenton?
Between 8 minutes on the 603 and 16 on the 217, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Woodchurch on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Upton to Prenton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 00:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upton to Prenton?
Adult singles from Upton to Prenton: £2.40 on the 413, 414, 418 and 423 (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the 17, 16 and 16A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South 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.