West Kirby Grammar School is conveniently located, being close to the centre of West Kirby and West Kirby Railway Station, with services available from Liverpool and Chester.
Many of our students travel to school via train, but there are also conveniently located public bus stops, along with specially provided school service buses.
Information about eligibility for free bus passes is available on the Wirral Council website on the following link or by contacting the School Admissions Team at Children’s and Young People’s Services on 0151 606 2020: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/funding-and-financial-support/free-travel-school
Local Bus Services
Merseytravel dedicated school services 614, 621, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 684, 685
Merseytravel public bus services 22/X22. 38/38A, 407, 437
Merseytravel provide dedicated school bus services to West Kirby Grammar School from local areas. Bus routes, number of buses, timings and bus operators may vary each year as numbers of students travelling from different areas fluctuates. For the most up to date information please use the Merseytravel website, where you can download a timetable.
If you require the timetables for the public bus services please use this link
Merseytravel Public Bus Wirral Network Map
Merseytravel School Buses - Services and Timetables to Download
Student bus passes - the most cost effective option for parents who wish their child to use a Merseytravel service (excludes 22/X22) is to purchase a term time Solo Ticket
For issues with Merseytravel services please can parents email Merseytravel directly [email protected]
Merseyrail
West Kirby Grammar School is just a five-minute walk from West Kirby Train Station. At peak times, Merseyrail services run as frequently as every 15 minutes, with Liverpool stations only around 35 minutes away. The rail network also provides easy access from across Wirral and beyond, making train travel a convenient option for many students.
Travel Support for Eligible Students in Years 7 to 11
Financial support may be available for eligible students in Years 7 to 11 who travel on school-operated bus services.
For 2026/27, travel support will be assessed using the Free School Meal and Pupil Premium information already held by the school for the 2025/26 academic year. This is because national Free School Meal eligibility rules are changing from September 2026.
Further information about travel support, Free School Meals and the September 2026 rule changes is available on our Financial Support page.
School Operated Bus Services
Wallasey - C3 (operated solely by WKGS)
Chester, Ellesmere Port and North Wales - W1, W3, W5, W6, W7
A1 Willaston, Neston and Parkgate areas
A number of bus services are provided by West Kirby Grammar School in conjunction with Calday Grange Grammar School. These buses provide transport for those students who live in Wallasey, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Willaston, Neston and Parkgate areas and North Wales.
The timetables for these services are published each Summer on the Calday website Transport & Travel - Calday Grange Grammar School
The annual cost for a pass for 2026/27 is:
- Wallasey services (C3 bus) is £880
- Chester / Ellesmere Port / N Wales (W buses) is £1,612
- Willaston, Neston and Parkgate areas is £901
The annual fee is determined at the start of each year based upon the number of students using the services. The cost of the pass is non-refundable. Payment is made via Calday Grange Grammar School via Shopify. The exception to this is the Wallasey C3 service with payments made by Direct Debit to West Kirby Grammar School. The payment for these passes may be made in full or by instalments.
Please note that seats on the bus services are available on a first come first served basis and bus passes will be sent direct to parents prior to the start of the academic year. Replacement passes are available at a cost of £5.
For issues with the Wallasey C3 service please can parents email WKGS directly at [email protected]
For any issues with any other services please can parents email Calday directly at [email protected]
Apply WKGS Wallasey C3 Bus Pass
APPLY FOR A WKGS BUS PASS FULL PRICE (EXCLUDING C3)
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WKGS Bus Pass Info (excluding C3)
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