Bus from Woolton to Wavertree
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wavertree as of 15:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Woolton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Arriva North West | ~14 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 25 | 05:15 | 23:33 | Allerton Road (adj) | Thingwall Road (adj) | — |
| 78 | Arriva North West | ~13 min | 27 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 05:38 | 19:00 | Allerton Road (adj) | Prince Alfred Road (adj) | — |
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~14 min | 26 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 04:45 | 18:33 | Allerton Road (adj) | Thingwall Road (adj) | — |
| 174 | Huyton Travel | ~11 min | 16 | Sat 18 · Sun 14 | 06:17 | 23:17 | Seafarers Drive (adj) | Montclair Drive (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Woolton 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 81 bus, 78 bus, 81A bus or 174 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Woolton to Wavertree?
4 routes run directly from Woolton to Wavertree: the 81 (Arriva North West), the 78 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West), the 174 (Huyton Travel). The most frequent is the 81, 30 times each weekday — board at Allerton Road (adj) and get off at Thingwall Road (adj), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Woolton to Wavertree?
Around 14 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Woolton to Wavertree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Woolton to Wavertree?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.