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How to get from Birkenhead Central to Childwall by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central 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 57 min.

57min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 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
    23 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 Birkenhead Central to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central 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 47 min.

47min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 7979
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Halewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    22 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 Birkenhead Central to Childwall

The distance between Birkenhead Central, Liverpool and Childwall, Liverpool is approximately 8.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead Central 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 Birkenhead Central

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

Train stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Rock Ferry
  • Conway Park
  • Green Lane

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)
  • Grange Road East

Public transport stations close to Childwall, Liverpool

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

Train stations close to Childwall:

  • Liverpool South Parkway
  • Hunts Cross
  • Aigburth

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Stand Park Road
  • Dunbabin Road
  • Childwall Park Avenue

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL and 79

To get from Birkenhead Central to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central 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 47 min.

47min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 7979
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Halewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    22 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 Birkenhead Central to Childwall?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Birkenhead Central to Childwall?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct train between Birkenhead Central and Childwall?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Birkenhead Central to Childwall?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Chester station near Birkenhead Central 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 Birkenhead Central to Childwall by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead and Childwall in Liverpool by train and bus is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Chester station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead.

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

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

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