870 Old Swan to Huyton via Longview, Knowsley
Operated by Huyton Travel. First bus 08:15, last bus 08:15. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 870? 4 other bus routes are numbered 870 elsewhere in the UK — see every 870 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:15 |
|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Road (adj) | 08:15 |
| Calgarth Road (adj) | 08:25 |
| Huyton Bus Station (Stand 4) | 08:34 |
| Brickfields (N-bound) | 08:43 |
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 Huyton Travel 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 870
870 towards Huyton
All 25 stops
- Fitzgerald Road (adj) Old Swan
- Black Horse Lane (adj) Old Swan
- Chatterton Road (adj) Old Swan
- Alder Hey Hospital (o/s) Knotty Ash
- Eaton Road (adj) Knotty Ash
- Gala Close (opp) Dovecot
- Ackers Hall Avenue (adj) Dovecot
- Finch Lane (adj) Dovecot
- Turriff Road (adj) Dovecot
- Lordens Road (adj) Page Moss
- Princess Drive (adj) Fincham
- Calgarth Road (adj) Woolfall Heath
- Fairclough Road (adj) Woolfall Heath
- Pennard Avenue (adj) Longview
- Hillside Avenue (adj) Longview
- Wastle Bridge Road (adj) Longview
- Wavell Road (opp) Knowsley
- Salerno Drive (opp) Knowsley
- Alt Road (nr) Knowsley
- Huyton Bus Station (Stand 4) Huyton
- Hall Lane (nr) Huyton Quarry
- Huyton Trade Centre (opp) Huyton Quarry
- Link Road (adj) Huyton Quarry
- Wilson Road (nr) Huyton Quarry
- Brickfields (N-bound) Huyton Quarry
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 870 bus?
The first 870 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 870 bus?
The last 870 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 870 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Huyton Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 870 bus?
The 870 is operated by Huyton Travel.
Timetable data from Huyton Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Huyton Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 7 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.