There are 7 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- Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
3h 47m£68–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 19m£29–46Drive 208.2 mi
- Drive from Waterloo Station to Kirkbycar 208.2 mi
3h 42m£52–75Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
5h 51m£394–626Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 5m£121–506Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Salford Crescent to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain
5h 14m£80–302Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Salford Crescent to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain
5h 47m£110–263
London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Kirkby is 205 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby, including transfers.
Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Kirkby is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £390 - £650 and takes 5h 51m.
Waterloo Station to Kirkby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Kirkby is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Waterloo Station to Kirkby.
What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £380–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £400–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 2535+ hotels available in Kirkby.







