What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to bus which costs £12 - £30 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via London Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Kirkby is 205 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Kirkby without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus from?

Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £12 - £30. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £370 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Kirkby is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Waterloo Station to Kirkby.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2363+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Waterloo Station to Kirkby - 8 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station19 / ...
4h 14m
£44–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
6h 28m
£12–29
Drive 208.1 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Kirkby208.1 mi
3h 39m
£53–76
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 8m
£117–361
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station400 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
7h 44m
£21–70
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 39m
£248–528
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 217 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huyton
3. Take the bus from Huyton Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station
5h 20m
£77–257
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huyton
5h 42m
£93–238

Waterloo Station to Kirkby by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £8–23 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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