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

From Kirkby to Pensby by bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Pensby in Thingwall, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Moorfields station. Next, take the 472 bus from Union Court (Stop Ca) station to Fender Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 472472
Walk to Pensby
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
    Moorfields
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Court (Stop Ca)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Heswall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fender Way
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pensby
    Walk to
    Pensby
    Rosemead Avenue
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kirkby to Pensby by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, 471 and 181

To get from Kirkby to Pensby in Thingwall, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 471 bus and finally take the 181 bus from Landican Cemetery station to Beech Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 471471
Bus - 181181
Walk to Pensby
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
    Moorfields
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Court (Stop Ca)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Heswall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Landican Cemetery
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Heswall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beech Avenue
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pensby
    Walk to
    Pensby
    Rosemead Avenue
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Pensby

The distance between Kirkby, Thingwall and Pensby, Thingwall is approximately 16.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby to Pensby by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thingwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kirkby

Kirkby is located at Kirkby, Thingwall 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 Pensby, Thingwall

Pensby is located at Rosemead Avenue, Thingwall and the nearest public transport station is Kylemore Drive.

Train stations close to Pensby:

  • Upton
  • Heswall

Bus stations close to Pensby:

  • Kylemore Drive
  • Kingsley Close
  • Gills Lane

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kirkby to Pensby by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, 471 and 181

To get from Kirkby to Pensby in Thingwall, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 471 bus and finally take the 181 bus from Landican Cemetery station to Beech Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 471471
Bus - 181181
Walk to Pensby
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
    Moorfields
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Court (Stop Ca)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Heswall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Landican Cemetery
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Heswall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beech Avenue
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pensby
    Walk to
    Pensby
    Rosemead Avenue
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 472.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 471, Bus line 181.

  • Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Pensby?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kirkby to Pensby?

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

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

    The total travel time between Kirkby in Kirkby and Pensby in Thingwall by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    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 Pensby?

    Get off the train at the Moorfields stop, which is closest to Pensby in Thingwall.

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