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

From Kirkby to Woolton by bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Woolton in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Kirkby station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 81 bus from Hunts Cross Station (Stop A) station to Allerton Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 8181
Walk to Woolton
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
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunts Cross Station (Stop A)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Bootle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allerton Road
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Woolton
    Walk to
    Woolton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kirkby to Woolton by bus

To get from Kirkby to Woolton in North West, take the 20 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop C) station to Denbigh Road station. Next, take the 81 bus from Moor Lane station to Kings Drive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 8181
Walk to Woolton
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop C)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denbigh Road
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor Lane
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Speke
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kings Drive
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Woolton
    Walk to
    Woolton
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Woolton

The distance between Kirkby, North West and Woolton, North West is approximately 26.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby to Woolton 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:

  • Fazakerley
  • Headbolt Lane
  • Maghull

Bus stations close to Kirkby:

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

Public transport stations close to Woolton, North West

Woolton is located at Woolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Mason Street.

Train stations close to Woolton:

  • Mossley Hill
  • Hunts Cross
  • Liverpool South Parkway

Bus stations close to Woolton:

  • Mason Street
  • Woolton Park
  • New Mill Stile

Related Routes

From Kirkby to Woolton by bus

To get from Kirkby to Woolton in North West, take the 20 bus from Kirkby Station (Stop C) station to Denbigh Road station. Next, take the 81 bus from Moor Lane station to Kings Drive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 8181
Walk to Woolton
Leaves from Kirkby Station (Stop C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Station (Stop C)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denbigh Road
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor Lane
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Speke
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kings Drive
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Woolton
    Walk to
    Woolton
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 81.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Kirkby and Woolton in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Moorfields stop, which is closest to Woolton in North West.

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