The average bus between Runcorn and Kirkby takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Kirkby station via Queen Square Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Runcorn to Kirkby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Kirkby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Kirkby Bus Station.
The distance between Runcorn and Kirkby is 18.8 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 6m.