🚌 Bus from Wavertree to Woolton
4 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:41 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Arriva North West | ~9 min | 54 | 05:57 | 23:41 | Bowring Park Road (adj) |
| 78 | Arriva North West | ~13 min | 37 | 06:30 | 19:53 | Childwall Road (adj) |
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~9 min | 25 | 06:48 | 20:08 | Bowring Park Road (adj) |
| MMT | Cavern City Tours | ~24 min | 4 | 10:35 | 14:35 | Mill Lane (adj) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wavertree to Woolton?
4 routes run directly from Wavertree to Woolton: the 81 (Arriva North West), the 78 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West), the MMT (Cavern City Tours).
How long does the bus take from Wavertree to Woolton?
Around 9 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wavertree to Woolton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 81) leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wavertree to Woolton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.