Bus from Bootle (Merseyside) to Kirkby (Merseyside)
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 18:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkby (Merseyside) as of 03:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | Huyton Travel | ~29 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 18:07 | Southport Road (adj) | Aintree Lane (nr) | Liverpool, Walton & Liverpool |
| 217 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 06:46 | Hornby Road (opp) | Old Hall Lane (adj) | Liverpool, Walton & Liverpool |
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 214 bus or 217 bus timetable.
Fares from Bootle to Kirkby
- £2.00 adult single on the 217 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South 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 Kirkby?
2 routes run directly from Bootle to Kirkby: the 214 (Huyton Travel), the 217 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 214, 12 times each weekday — board at Southport Road (adj) and get off at Aintree Lane (nr), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Kirkby?
Around 29 minutes on the 214, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Liverpool, Walton, Liverpool on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Kirkby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 18:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Kirkby?
An adult single from Bootle to Kirkby is £2.00 on the 217 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), from Hornby Road (opp) to Old Hall 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.