97 Westvale ↔ Kirkby Rail Stn
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 09:20, last bus 15:20. 12 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.
| Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3) | 09:24 | 09:59 | 10:29 | 11:04 | 11:34 | 12:09 | 12:39 | 13:14 | 13:44 | 14:19 | 14:49 | 15:24 |
| Heskin Road (SE-bound) | 09:28 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:13 | 12:43 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:23 | 14:53 | 15:28 |
| Moorgate Road (adj) | 09:31 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:11 | 11:41 | 12:16 | 12:46 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:26 | 14:56 | 15:31 |
| Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 5) | 09:41 | 10:16 | 10:46 | 11:21 | 11:51 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:31 | 14:01 | 14:36 | 15:06 | 15:41 |
| Park Road (SE-bound) | 09:49 | · | 10:54 | · | 11:59 | · | 13:04 | · | 14:09 | · | 15:14 | · |
| Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) | 09:20 | 09:55 | 10:25 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 97
97 towards Kirkby Rail Stn
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) Westvale
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop B) Westvale
- Poplar Lane (SE-bound) Westvale
- Old Hall Lane (adj) Westvale
- Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3) Kirkby
- Wellfield Avenue (adj) Southdene
- Kirkby Sports College (S-bound) Southdene
- Cawthorne Ave (S-bound) Southdene
- Heskin Road (SE-bound) Southdene
- Heskin Walk (SW-bound) Southdene
- Shirdley Avenue (SE-bound) Southdene
- Old Farm Road (adj) Southdene
- Moorgate Road (adj) Southdene
- Kersey Road (adj) Southdene
- Broad Lane (adj) Southdene
- Park Brow Drive (adj) Southdene
- Cherryfield Drive (adj) Kirkby
- Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 5) Kirkby
- James Holt Avenue (adj) Westvale
- Mercer Avenue (opp) Westvale
- Tithebarn Lane (adj) Westvale
- Richard Hesketh Drive (E-bound) Westvale
- Fernhurst Road (W-bound) Westvale
- Mercer Avenue (N-bound) Westvale
- Sidney Powell Avenue (N-bound) Westvale
- Delaware Crescent (N-bound) Westvale
- Poplar Lane (NW-bound) Westvale
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop C) Westvale
- Glovers Brow (NW-bound) Kirkby Park
- Sefton Drive (SW-bound) Kirkby Park
- Park Road (NW-bound) Kirkby Park
- Park Road (SE-bound) Kirkby Park
- South Park Road (NE-bound) Kirkby Park
- Glovers Brow (SE-bound) Kirkby Park
- Sefton Drive (S-bound) Kirkby Park
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) Westvale
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Anson Road and Heard Avenue given service number 97 effective from 04 January 2026.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 97 bus?
The first 97 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 97 bus?
The last 97 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 97 bus cost?
The 97 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 97 bus?
The 97 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.