Bus from Bootle (Merseyside) to Formby
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Formby as of 03:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bootle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~41 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 25 | 07:19 | 22:26 | Merton Road (adj) | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton & Ince Blundell |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~36 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 05:53 | 21:36 | Merton Road (adj) | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton & Ince Blundell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bootle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 47 bus or X2 bus timetable.
Fares from Bootle to Formby
- £2.00 adult single on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bootle to Formby?
2 routes run directly from Bootle to Formby: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 47, 28 times each weekday — board at Merton Road (adj) and get off at Three Tuns Lane (adj), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Formby?
Around 41 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Formby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 22:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Formby?
An adult single from Bootle to Formby is £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Merton Road (adj) to Three Tuns Lane (adj). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.