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

By bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Childwall in Liverpool, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby 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 3 min.

63min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 7979
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Kirkby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kirkby
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    18 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
    Halewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    28 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, 62 and 81

To get from Kirkby to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Fazakerley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Three But Lane station to Childwall Abbey Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 6262
Bus - 8181
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Kirkby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kirkby
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fazakerley
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fazakerley Station (Stop D)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Wavertree
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Three But Lane
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Speke
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Abbey Road
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Childwall

The distance between Kirkby, Liverpool and Childwall, Liverpool is approximately 12.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby 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 Kirkby

Kirkby is located at Kirkby, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Whitefield Drive (Stop A).

Train stations close to Kirkby:

  • Headbolt Lane
  • Maghull
  • Old Roan

Bus stations close to Kirkby:

  • Whitefield Drive (Stop A)
  • Kirkby Station (Stop D)
  • Sefton Drive

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:

  • Hunts Cross
  • Liverpool South Parkway
  • St Michaels

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Dunbabin Road
  • Childwall Park Avenue
  • Devon Way

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, 62 and 81

To get from Kirkby to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Fazakerley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Three But Lane station to Childwall Abbey Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 6262
Bus - 8181
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Kirkby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kirkby
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fazakerley
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fazakerley Station (Stop D)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Wavertree
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Three But Lane
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Speke
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Abbey Road
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 62, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Childwall?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kirkby to Childwall?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Liverpool Central station near Kirkby in Kirkby to Liverpool Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Liverpool Central station near Childwall in Liverpool.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkby in Kirkby and Childwall in Liverpool by train and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Liverpool Central station near Kirkby in Kirkby.

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

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

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