How to get from Bidston to Childwall by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bidston to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Bidston station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the 79C bus from Queen Square station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bidston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bidston
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    West Kirby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL and 79

To get from Bidston to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Bidston station to Liverpool Central station. Next, take the 79 bus from Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga) station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 7979
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bidston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bidston
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    West Kirby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Woodlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bidston to Childwall
The distance between Bidston, Liverpool and Childwall, Liverpool is approximately 11.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bidston to Childwall by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Bidston

Bidston is located at Bidston, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Bidston Station (Stop B).

Train stations close to Bidston:

  • Upton

Bus stations close to Bidston:

  • Bidston Station (Stop B)
  • Bidston Station (Stop A)
  • Compton Road
Public transport stations close to Childwall, Liverpool

Childwall is located at Darsefield Road, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Dunbabin Road.

Train stations close to Childwall:

  • Cressington
  • Hunts Cross
  • St Michaels

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Dunbabin Road
  • Childwall Park Avenue
  • Childwall Valley Road
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL and 79

To get from Bidston to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Bidston station to Liverpool Central station. Next, take the 79 bus from Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga) station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 7979
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bidston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bidston
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    West Kirby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Woodlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bidston to Childwall?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bidston to Childwall?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct train between Bidston and Childwall?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bidston to Childwall?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from West Kirby station near Bidston in Birkenhead to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Childwall in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bidston to Childwall by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bidston in Birkenhead and Childwall in Liverpool by train and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bidston to get to Childwall?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the West Kirby station near Bidston in Birkenhead.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bidston and Childwall?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street stop, which is closest to Childwall in Liverpool.

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