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86A

Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Garston – Liverpool

via Wavertree, Garston

Arriva Merseyside First 00:01 Last 23:58Every day

Route 86A runs between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Garston and Liverpool via Wavertree, Garston. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Liverpool John Lennon AirportTowards Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE Bus Station86A20:1320:2820:43and more86A20:0820:2320:38and more
Booker Avenue86A20:0620:2120:31and more86A20:0820:2420:41and more
Estuary Banks86A20:0720:1820:33and more86A20:1020:2720:43and more
Liverpool John Lennon Airport86A20:1320:2320:38and more86A20:0620:2320:39and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Liverpool John Lennon Airport

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Liverpool ONE Bus Station · Liverpool00:13
  2. 2College Lane · Liverpool00:15
  3. 3Great Charlotte Street · Liverpool00:17
  4. 4Upper Newington · Liverpool00:19
  5. 5Renshaw Street · Liverpool00:21
  6. 6South Hunter Street · Liverpool00:22
  7. 7Sugnall Street · Liverpool00:23
  8. 8Falkner Street · Liverpool00:24

Frequently asked questions about the 86A

What time is the first and last 86A bus?
The first 86A of the day departs at 00:01 and the last one departs at 23:58. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the 86A bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 86A runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the 86A bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 86A takes about 58 minutes between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Garston and Liverpool, running via Wavertree and Garston. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 86A bus?
The 86A is operated by Arriva Merseyside. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.