686 Whiston to Knowsley
Operated by Peoples Bus. First bus 14:55, last bus 14:55. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 686? 6 other bus routes are numbered 686 elsewhere in the UK — see every 686 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 14:55 |
|---|---|
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Academy (Inside) | 14:55 |
| Croxteth Lane (adj) | 15:12 |
| Homer Road (adj) | 15:22 |
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 Peoples Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 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 686
686 towards Knowsley
All 6 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Withdrawal from 3 January 2027 Operating between Knowsley, Frederick Lunt Avenue and Whiston, St Edmund Arrowsmith given service number 686 effective from 03 January 2027.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 Knowsley, Frederick Lunt Avenue → Whiston, St Edmund Arrowsmith
- New service effective 22 January 2024 Monday to Friday, school days only.
- New service effective 22 January 2024 Monday to Friday, school days only.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Merseytravel.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1080261/102 · Registration PC1080261/103 · Changes in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · 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.
Is the 686 bus being withdrawn?
Peoples Bus has registered the withdrawal of the 686 with the Traffic Commissioner, effective 3 January 2027. 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 Peoples Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Peoples Bus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 26 June 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1080261/102. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.