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

By bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Holmeswood in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 133 bus from Whitefield Drive (Stop A) station to Maghull North Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 2A bus from Ormskirk station to The Rufford Arms station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Bus - 133133
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Holmeswood
Leaves from Whitefield Drive (Stop A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kirkby
  • 2
    Bus - 133133
    Wait for bus
    133
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maghull North Station (Stop B)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maghull North
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ormskirk
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Rufford Arms
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Holmeswood
    Walk to
    Holmeswood
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and X2

To get from Kirkby to Holmeswood in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Sandhills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the X2 bus from Nevill Street (Stop Cb) station to Southport New Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - X2X2
Walk to Holmeswood
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
    Sandhills
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevill Street (Stop Cb)
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Preston City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southport New Road
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Holmeswood
    Walk to
    Holmeswood
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Holmeswood
The distance between Kirkby, North West and Holmeswood, North West is approximately 17.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby to Holmeswood by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Kirkby

Kirkby is located at Kirkby, North West 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 Holmeswood, North West

Holmeswood is located at Holmeswood, North West and the nearest public transport station is Sandy Lane.

Train stations close to Holmeswood:

  • Rufford

Bus stations close to Holmeswood:

  • Sandy Lane
  • Smithy Lane
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and X2

To get from Kirkby to Holmeswood in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Sandhills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the X2 bus from Nevill Street (Stop Cb) station to Southport New Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - X2X2
Walk to Holmeswood
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
    Sandhills
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevill Street (Stop Cb)
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Preston City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southport New Road
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Holmeswood
    Walk to
    Holmeswood
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 133, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 2A.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line X2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkby and Holmeswood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkby to Holmeswood?

    The 133 bus line goes from Waterloo station near Kirkby in Kirkby to Maghull North Station (Stop B) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Maghull North Station (Stop B) station near Holmeswood in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkby in Kirkby and Holmeswood in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkby to get to Holmeswood?

    Get on the 133 bus from the Waterloo stop near Kirkby in Kirkby.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkby and Holmeswood?

    Get off the bus at the Maghull North Station (Stop B) stop, which is closest to Holmeswood in North West.

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