97A Kirkby circular via Southdene, Knowsley Industrial Park
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 06:30, last bus 18:00. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 97A? 5 other bus routes are numbered 97A elsewhere in the UK — see every 97A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:35 | 08:10 | 08:45 | 15:50 | 16:35 | 17:20 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:35 | 08:10 | 08:45 | 15:50 | 16:35 | 17:20 | 18:00 |
| Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3) | 06:33 | 07:03 | 07:38 | 08:13 | 08:48 | 15:55 | 16:40 | 17:25 | 18:05 |
| Heskin Road (SE-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | 16:00 | 16:45 | 17:30 | 18:10 |
| Bewley Drive (adj) | 06:38 | 07:08 | 07:43 | 08:18 | 08:53 | 16:02 | 16:47 | 17:32 | 18:12 |
| Lees Road (nr) | 06:43 | 07:13 | 07:48 | 08:23 | 08:58 | 16:09 | 16:54 | 17:39 | 18:19 |
| Admin Road (adj) | 06:48 | 07:18 | 07:53 | 08:28 | 09:03 | 16:16 | 17:01 | 17:45 | 18:25 |
| Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 5) | 06:55 | 07:25 | 08:00 | 08:35 | 09:10 | 16:24 | 17:09 | 17:52 | 18:32 |
| Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) | 06:58 | 07:28 | 08:03 | 08:38 | 09:13 | 16:28 | 17:13 | 17:55 | 18:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 97A
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.40
The same for any journey on the 97A, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 97A
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, 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 97A
97A towards Kirkby Rail Station
All 39 stops
- 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
- Cherryfield Drive (adj) Southdene
- Winsham Road (adj) Southdene
- Cherry Gardens (adj) Southdene
- Peatwood 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
- Bewley Drive (adj) Southdene
- Shaldon Close (adj) Southdene
- Lindby Close (adj) Southdene
- Dixon Road (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Kirkby Bank Road (opp) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Amazon Turning circle (adj) Kirkby
- Lees Road (nr) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Moss End Way (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Ashcroft Road (opp) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Ashcroft Road (nr) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Kirkby Bank Road (opp) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Charley Wood Road (opp) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Gale Road (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Admin Road (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Hornhouse Lane (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Broad Lane (adj) Southdene
- Park Brow Drive (adj) Southdene
- Cherryfield Drive (adj) Kirkby
- Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 5) Kirkby
- James Holt Avenue (adj) Westvale
- Poplar Lane (NW-bound) Westvale
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop C) Westvale
- Kirkby Interchange (Stop A) Westvale
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 97A bus?
The first 97A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 97A bus?
The last 97A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 97A bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 97A: adult single £2.00, child single £1.40. The 97A 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 97A bus?
The 97A 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.