781 Netherton to Crosby via Litherland, Waterloo
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 781? 7 other bus routes are numbered 781 elsewhere in the UK — see every 781 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| Park Lane (adj) | 07:40 |
| Seaforth and Litherland Interchange (Stop A) | 07:50 |
| Handfield Road (adj) | 08:00 |
| Lupton Drive (adj) | 08:10 |
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 781
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.00 to £1.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Seaforth Stn | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Cambridge Road | |||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Chesterfld HS | ||||
| – | – | – | – | Chesterfld HS-gm | |||
| – | – | – | – | £2.00 | Cambrdg Road | ||
| – | – | – | – | £2.00 | £2.00 | Seaforth Statn-sch | |
| – | – | – | – | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | DunningsBrdg |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is DuningsBrdg.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 781
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · MyTicket · Jobseekers Single · Merseyside Plus DayRider · North West 1 Day Explorer · Merseyside Plus Group DayRider · Merseyside Plus 7 Day MegaRider · North West Gold 7 Day MegaRider
…and 4 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 June 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
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 Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 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 781
781 towards Crosby
All 24 stops
- Park Lane (adj) Netherton
- Netherton Park Primary School (o/s) Netherton
- Atlantic Park (adj) Netherton
- Netherton Way (adj) Litherland
- Kirkstone Road South (adj) Litherland
- St Philips Avenue (adj) Litherland
- Orrell Road (adj) Litherland
- Hawthorne Road (adj) Litherland
- Bridge Road (adj) Seaforth
- Seaforth and Litherland Interchange (Stop A) Seaforth
- Lime Grove (adj) Seaforth
- Church Road (adj) Seaforth
- Claremont Road (adj) Seaforth
- Dewlands Road (adj) Seaforth
- Marlborough Road (opp) Waterloo
- Saint Georges Road (adj) Waterloo
- Handfield Road (adj) Waterloo
- Kingsway (adj) Crosby
- Endbutt Lane (adj) Crosby
- Brownmoor Park (opp) Crosby
- Sharples Crescent (adj) Crosby
- Windle Avenue (opp) Crosby
- Chesterfield Road (adj) Crosby
- Lupton Drive (adj) Crosby
781 towards Netherton
All 23 stops
- Lyndhurst Road (opp) Moor Park
- Preston Way (adj) Crosby
- Eden Drive North (adj) Crosby
- Nazeby Avenue (adj) Crosby
- Derwent Road (adj) Crosby
- Queensway (adj) Crosby
- South Road (opp) Waterloo Park
- Sandringham Road (adj) Waterloo
- Dewlands Road (opp) Seaforth
- Sandown Road (opp) Seaforth
- Sandy Road (adj) Seaforth
- Elm Road (adj) Seaforth
- Hawarden Grove (opp) Seaforth
- Seaforth and Litherland Interchange (Stop B) Seaforth
- Ash Road (adj) Seaforth
- Wilsons Lane (adj) Litherland
- Springfield Avenue (adj) Litherland
- Kirkstone Road North (adj) Litherland
- Boundary Road (adj) Litherland
- Boundary Road (adj) Netherton
- Atlantic Park (opp) Netherton
- Park Lane (opp) Netherton
- Park Lane West (adj) Netherton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 781 bus?
The first 781 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 781 bus?
The last 781 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 781 bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 781: adult single £2.00, child single £1.00 to £1.80. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 781 bus?
The 781 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.