224 Poulton to Liscard via Seacombe, Egremont
Operated by Al's Coaches. First bus 15:30, last bus 15:30. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 224? 6 other bus routes are numbered 224 elsewhere in the UK — see every 224 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Fox Hey Road (opp) | 15:30 |
| Oxton Road (adj) | 15:33 |
| Bulkeley Road (adj) | 15:37 |
| Union Street (adj) | 15:40 |
| Liscard Village (Stop D) | 15:46 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Al's Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 224
224 towards Liscard
All 17 stops
- Fox Hey Road (opp) Poulton
- Hillcrest Road (nr) Poulton
- Poulton Hall Road (adj) Poulton
- Alderley Road (adj) Poulton
- Oxton Road (adj) Poulton
- Clifford Road (adj) Somerville
- Canterbury Road (adj) Somerville
- Hallville Road (adj) Somerville
- Bulkeley Road (adj) Seacombe
- Walshingham Road (adj) South Egremont
- Union Street (adj) Egremont
- St Brides Road (opp) Egremont
- Manor Road (adj) Egremont
- Stringhey Road (adj) Liscard
- Withens Lane (opp) Liscard
- Grosvenor Street (adj) Liscard
- Liscard Village (Stop D) Liscard
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 29 April 2019 Weatherhead School → Liscard Village/Liscard Crescent
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Merseytravel).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1036656/133 · Changes in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 224 bus?
The first 224 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 224 bus?
The last 224 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 224 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Al's Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 224 bus?
The 224 is operated by Al's Coaches.
Is the 224 bus being withdrawn?
Al's Coaches has registered the withdrawal of the 224 with the Traffic Commissioner, effective 20 December 2026. A registered withdrawal is the operator's formal notice that it intends to stop running the service; operators do sometimes re-register before that date, and the local transport authority can tender a replacement.
Timetable data from Al's Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Al's Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 18 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1036656/133. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.