Discover the convenience and value of the X4 Express Bus

Whether you’re looking forward to a day out, or doing the commute to work, leaving the car at home and taking the bus is the less-stress, cheap way to go.

Now, thanks to the new X4 Express Bus linking Runcorn to Liverpool city centre, it’s not just convenient and great value, it’s quick too!

The X4 is a limited stop route which means it covers the journey from Runcorn High Street to Liverpool ONE in around 50 minutes.

And instead of having to concentrate on negotiating your way through traffic, you can spend that time sitting back, relaxing and maybe reading a book or scrolling through socials, so you get to where you’re going without the hassle.

The new Arriva express service runs Monday to Saturday, from early morning until late at night – the last bus leaves Liverpool ONE just after midnight, on weekdays and Saturdays.

One of the best things about the X4 is that its route not only connects Liverpool and Runcorn – starting and ending at Windmill Hill and the Liverpool ONE bus station – it goes via south Liverpool so it’s really easy to stop off at lots of destinations along the way.

If you’re in the mood to shop, get off at Runcorn Shopping City or Widnes Green Oaks to visit Widnes Market and go in search of a bargain, or Speke Boulevard for New Mersey Retail Park where you’ll find big fashion names like Next, H&M, River Island and New Look, and a huge choice of sports brands at JD, Footasylum and Sports Direct.

There’s also a Cineworld to catch all the latest film releases, and you can grab a bite to eat before or after the screening at places including Nando’s, Wagamama and Pizza Hut. 

Heading through Aigburth, Jericho Lane takes you down to Otterspool for a walk along the river, or make your way into Sefton Park to wander around the lake and Palm House before hitting all the indie shops, galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and bars along Lark Lane.

The X4 is also handy for exploring the Baltic Triangle, with its amazing street art and great venues like Baltic Market, Red Brick Market, BOXPARK and Camp & Furnace, as well as everything that Liverpool ONE, Liverpool city centre and the waterfront have got to offer.

It costs just £2 per single fare so it’s really good value when you factor in everything you’re likely to save on petrol and parking.

All buses on the X4 route are fully accessible and modern so you can make the journey in comfort, and because you’re minus the car, you don’t have to worry about finding somewhere to park once you get there.

Just hop off and get straight on with whatever you’ve got planned!

Get more info on the Merseytravel X4 Express Bus here.

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