What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkby to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby to Kensington is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Kirkby to Kensington is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kirkby Bus Station station and arriving at West Derby Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkby and arriving at Liverpool Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Kirkby to Kensington?

The distance between Kirkby and Kensington is 8 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkby to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkby to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Kirkby to Kensington?

The train from Kirkby to Liverpool Central takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kirkby to Kensington bus from?

Kirkby to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Kirkby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kirkby to Kensington train from?

Kirkby to Kensington train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Kirkby station.

Train or bus from Kirkby to Kensington?

The best way to get from Kirkby to Kensington is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Kirkby to Kensington bus arrive?

Kirkby to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at West Derby Road station.

Where does the Kirkby to Kensington train arrive?

Kirkby to Kensington train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Kirkby to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby to Kensington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Kirkby to Kensington.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkby to Kensington?

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Where can I stay near Kensington?

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Kirkby to Kensington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkby to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkby to Liverpool Centraltrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Liverpool Central
18 min
£4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to West Derby Roadbus 19 / ...
39 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby to Kensingtontaxi 7 mi
15 min
£25–31
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Kirkby to Kensingtoncar 7 mi
15 min
£2–3

Kirkby to Kensington by train

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Kirkby, Knowsley, England and Kensington, Liverpool, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Kirkby to Liverpool Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to West Derby Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 39 min. Arriva UK also services this route 5 times a day.

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