Bus from Wavertree to Runcorn
2 direct routes · 70–110 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Runcorn as of 05:38
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wavertree, 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 | ~70 min | 47 | Sat 33 · Sun 31 | 07:02 | 23:35 | Mill Lane (adj) | Halton Lea North | Tarbock Green, Widnes, Ditton & Widnes |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~110 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 9 | 07:05 | 19:11 | Mill Lane (adj) | Halton Lea North | Bowring Park, Huyton, Roby, Knowsley, Huyton, Whiston & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wavertree 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 Wavertree to Runcorn
- £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 Wavertree to Runcorn?
2 routes run directly from Wavertree to Runcorn: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 79C, 47 times each weekday — board at Mill Lane (adj) and get off at Halton Lea North, about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wavertree to Runcorn?
Between 70 minutes on the 79C and 110 on the 61, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tarbock Green, Widnes, Ditton, Widnes on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wavertree to Runcorn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:02 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wavertree to Runcorn?
Adult singles from Wavertree to Runcorn: £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.