696 Noctorum to Birkenhead via Beechwood, Bidston
Operated by Al's Coaches. First bus 14:50, last bus 15:50. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 696? 4 other bus routes are numbered 696 elsewhere in the UK — see every 696 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 14:50 |
|---|---|
| Moorfields Avenue (opp) | 14:50 |
| Upton Interchange (Stop A) | 14:58 |
| School Lane (adj) | 15:05 |
| St James Road (nr) | 15:09 |
| Tollemache Road (adj) | 15:12 |
| Watson Street (adj) | 15:16 |
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.
Fares on the 696
Adult single £2.00
The same for any journey on the 696, however far you go.
Al's Coaches' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 September 2026. Fares change — check with Al's Coaches before you travel.
Tickets on the 696
Al's Coaches publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from Al's Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 24 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Al's Coaches.
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, 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 696
696 towards Birkenhead
All 32 stops
- Moorfields Avenue (opp) Noctorum
- Ormond Way (opp) Noctorum
- St Peter's Way (opp) Noctorum
- Beryl Road (opp) Noctorum
- Upton Interchange (Stop C) Noctorum
- Upton Interchange (Stop A) Noctorum
- First Avenue (opp) Beechwood
- Second Avenue (opp) Beechwood
- Third Avenue (opp) Beechwood
- Fifth Avenue (opp) Beechwood
- Beechwood Drive (opp) Beechwood
- Bidston Green Drive (opp) Beechwood
- St Oswalds Avenue (opp) Beechwood
- Fender Way (adj) Beechwood
- School Lane (adj) Bidston
- Compton Road (adj) Bidston
- Hurrell Road (adj) Bidston
- Gautby Road (adj) Bidston
- Egan Road (opp) Bidston
- St James Road (nr) Birkenhead
- Lansdowne Road (adj) Birkenhead
- Flaybrick Close (opp) Claughton
- Bidston Avenue (adj) Claughton
- Foxglove Road (adj) Claughton
- Upton Road (nr) Claughton
- Tollemache Road (adj) Claughton
- Shrewsbury Road (adj) Claughton
- Manor Hill (adj) Claughton
- Park Road West (adj) Birkenhead Park
- St Hugh's Close (opp) Birkenhead Park
- Francis Avenue (opp) Birkenhead Park
- Watson Street (adj) Birkenhead Park
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 696 bus?
The first 696 departure on weekdays leaves at 14:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 696 bus?
The last 696 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 696 bus cost?
Al's Coaches' published fares on the 696: adult single £2.00. 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 696 bus?
The 696 is operated by Al's Coaches.
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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.