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Overview: Bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool and enjoy the approximately 1 miles (3 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:42, the last at 22:59.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 1 miles (3 km) |
First bus 5:42 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Birkenhead to Liverpool trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
The earliest bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool leaves at 5:42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool leaves at 10:59 PM.
Birkenhead to Liverpool Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:39AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 11:38AM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 12:48PM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 01:08PM | Duration 0h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Bus providers: Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Birkenhead to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Birkenhead to Liverpool with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva UK Duration
9m
Cheapest Arriva UK Price
$5 (€4)
Arriva UK frequency
13 a day
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire Duration
9m
Cheapest Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire Price
$4 (€3)
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire frequency
24 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Birkenhead and Liverpool
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool, you can count on Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for the best way to get you to Liverpool. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Birkenhead and Liverpool and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
No, the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
No, luggage for the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool.
Complete guide to Liverpool
Things to do in Liverpool
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
- Must visit
World Museum
Large free museum covering archaeology, natural history, world cultures, and planetarium shows. Excellent for broad insight into the region.
- Must visit
Museum of Liverpool
Modern museum telling Liverpool’s story from port city to pop culture capital, with social history, transport, and riverfront galleries.
- Must visit
Pier Head
Scenic riverside promenade with Mersey views, public art, and access to major museums. Ideal for a relaxed walk along the waterfront.
- Recommended
Bold Street
Historic commercial street with restored warehouses, boutiques, and nightlife. Great for architecture, independent shops, and city atmosphere.
- Recommended
Ropewalks
Creative district known for independent venues, street art, and converted warehouses. A good area to explore Liverpool’s contemporary culture.
Scouse
A hearty beef and vegetable stew long linked with Liverpool's seafaring history. It is the city's signature comfort food and gave Liverpudlians the nickname 'Scousers'.
Wet Nelly
A baked potato filled with corned beef, a classic Merseyside chip shop and pub snack. It is a simple local favourite tied to everyday working-class food culture.
- Vegetarian
Liverpool Tart
A dense spiced fruit loaf or cake served sliced with butter. Popular across Merseyside, it is a traditional teatime bake with a long local following.
The Art School
Elegant fine dining restaurant by Chef Paul Askew, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Manifest
Stylish modern restaurant in the Baltic Triangle serving small plates and seasonal British cooking in a relaxed but ambitious setting.
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Historic dining room in the Philharmonic pub, celebrated for classic British dishes and a grand traditional atmosphere with strong local character.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while transit and casual meals are fairly affordable for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes and pubs: no tip expected, small change appreciated.
Merseytravel
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.20
- Day pass
- £5.20
To the city center
Liverpool One -> Liverpool Lime Street Station
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Contactless card payment is widely accepted on buses and at Merseyrail stations. Always check the operator before boarding.
- Save with an Area A Saver day ticket for central Liverpool buses if making several trips in one day.
Plan your visit to Liverpool
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Liverpool.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Liverpool, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in busy areas like the city center and around popular attractions such as the Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE shopping center. Scams involving overcharging in taxis can occur, so it's advisable to use licensed cabs or pre-book rides. Additionally, travelers should be aware of nightlife-related safety, avoiding unlicensed venues and staying in well-lit, populated areas at night.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
FAQs: Bus from Birkenhead to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead to Liverpool by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birkenhead and Liverpool including taking a bus and train.
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