686 Knowsley ↔ Whiston
Operated by Peoples Bus. First bus 14:55, last bus 14:55. 1 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Academy (Inside) | 14:55 |
|---|---|
| Croxteth Lane (adj) | 15:12 |
| Homer Road (adj) | 15:22 |
Route map
All stops on route 686
686 towards Knowsley
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Academy (Inside) Whiston
- Croxteth Lane (adj) Knowsley Park
- Shannons Lane (adj) Knowsley Park
- Home Farm Lane (opp) Knowsley Park
- Longborough Road (opp) Knowsley
- Homer Road (adj) Knowsley
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 3 Jan 2027 Operating between St Edmund Arrowsmith School and Knowsley Village given service number 686 effective from 03 January 2027.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 3 Jan 2027 Operating between Knowsley, Frederick Lunt Avenue and Whiston, St Edmund Arrowsmith given service number 686 effective from 03 January 2027.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between St Edmund Arrowsmith School and Knowsley Village given service number 686 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Stopping Places.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 686 bus?
The first 686 departure on weekdays leaves at 14:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 686 bus?
The last 686 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 686 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Peoples Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 686 bus?
The 686 is operated by Peoples Bus.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.