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 Adelphi Hotel (Stop Bb) station to Childwall Mount Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
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
    Adelphi Hotel (Stop Bb)
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Halewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Mount Road
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Kirkby to Childwall in Liverpool, take the 21 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop C) station to Solar Road (Stop B) station. Next, take the 61B bus from Warbreck Moor (Stop A) station to Childwall Park Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 61B61B
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop C)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solar Road (Stop B)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warbreck Moor (Stop A)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Aigburth Vale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Park Avenue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    450 yd • 6 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 11.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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
  • Fazakerley

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 Score Lane.

Train stations close to Childwall:

  • Hunts Cross
  • Liverpool South Parkway
  • Aigburth

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Score Lane
  • Devon Way
  • Dunbabin Road

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Kirkby to Childwall in Liverpool, take the 21 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop C) station to Solar Road (Stop B) station. Next, take the 61B bus from Warbreck Moor (Stop A) station to Childwall Park Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 61B61B
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop C)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solar Road (Stop B)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warbreck Moor (Stop A)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 61B61B
    Wait for bus
    61B
    Aigburth Vale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Park Avenue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 79.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 61B.

  • 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 53 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 53 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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