🚌 Bus from Bootle to Kirkby
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 06:43 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~29 min | 3 | 06:13 | 06:43 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 4) |
| 217A | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~29 min | 1 | 06:06 | 06:06 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 4) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bootle to Kirkby?
2 routes run directly from Bootle to Kirkby: the 217 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 217A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Kirkby?
Around 29 minutes on the 217, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Kirkby?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 217) leaves around 06:13 and the last around 06:43. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Kirkby?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.