What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island is to train which costs £2 - £5 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

The fastest way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkdale and Switch Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fountains Road and arriving at Switch Island. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Kirkdale and Switch Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkdale and arriving at Old Roan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

The distance between Kirkdale and Switch Island is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkdale to Switch Island without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

The train from Kirkdale to Old Roan takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kirkdale to Switch Island bus from?

Kirkdale to Switch Island bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Fountains Road station.

Where do I catch the Kirkdale to Switch Island train from?

Kirkdale to Switch Island train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Kirkdale station.

Train or bus from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

The best way to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 22 min.

Where does the Kirkdale to Switch Island bus arrive?

Kirkdale to Switch Island bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Switch Island station.

Where does the Kirkdale to Switch Island train arrive?

Kirkdale to Switch Island train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Old Roan station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkdale to Switch Island?

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Where can I stay near Switch Island?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Switch Island.

Kirkdale to Switch Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkdale to Switch Island by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkdale to Old Roantrain Hunts Cross - Ormskirk / ...
8 min
£2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fountains Road to Switch Islandbus 310
22 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkdale to Switch Islandtaxi 4.6 mi
9 min
£18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kirkdale to Switch Islandwalk 5.4 mi
1h 43m

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Kirkdale, Liverpool, England and Switch Island, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Kirkdale to Old Roan hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Fountains Road to Switch Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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