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

From Kirkby to Rivington by bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Headbolt Lane station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 516 bus from Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A) station to Shaw Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 516516
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Kirkby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kirkby
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Headbolt Lane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Daisy Hill
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 516516
    Wait for bus
    516
    Horwich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaw Road
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kirkby to Rivington by bus and train via 20, NORTHERN and 516

To get from Kirkby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop D) station to Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 516 bus from Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A) station to Shaw Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 516516
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop D)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Tower Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Daisy Hill
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 516516
    Wait for bus
    516
    Horwich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaw Road
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Rivington

The distance between Kirkby, North West and Rivington, North West is approximately 46.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby to Rivington 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 Kirkby Station (Stop C).

Train stations close to Kirkby:

  • Kirkby
  • Headbolt Lane
  • Fazakerley

Bus stations close to Kirkby:

  • Kirkby Station (Stop C)
  • Sefton Drive
  • Kirkby Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Rivington, North West

Rivington is located at Rivington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Village Hall.

Bus stations close to Rivington:

  • Village Hall

Alternative route from Kirkby to Rivington by bus and train via 20, NORTHERN and 516

To get from Kirkby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop D) station to Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 516 bus from Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A) station to Shaw Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 516516
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop D)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Tower Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Daisy Hill
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 516516
    Wait for bus
    516
    Horwich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaw Road
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 516.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 516.

  • Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Rivington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kirkby to Rivington in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Headbolt Lane station near Kirkby to Headbolt Lane station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Headbolt Lane station near Rivington in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkby to Rivington in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kirkby and Rivington in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kirkby to get to Rivington in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Headbolt Lane station near Kirkby in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kirkby and Rivington in North West?

    Get off the train at the Headbolt Lane stop, which is closest to Rivington in North West.

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