🚌 Bus from Bootle to Kirkdale
6 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Arriva North West | ~10 min | 96 | 05:54 | 23:30 | Linacre Lane (adj) |
| 53 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~12 min | 80 | 06:12 | 21:14 | Linacre Lane (adj) |
| 56 | Arriva North West | ~10 min | 50 | 05:19 | 23:42 | Keir Hardie Avenue (adj) |
| 159 | Huyton Travel | ~5 min | 30 | 07:59 | 23:13 | Bootle Strand Interchange (Stop C) |
| 54 | Arriva North West | ~10 min | 29 | 08:00 | 18:20 | Linacre Lane (adj) |
| 54A | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 5 | 06:32 | 08:48 | Linacre Lane (adj) |
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 Kirkdale?
6 routes run directly from Bootle to Kirkdale: the 53 (Arriva North West), the 53 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 56 (Arriva North West), the 159 (Huyton Travel), the 54 (Arriva North West), the 54A (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Kirkdale?
Around 10 minutes on the 53, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Kirkdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 53) leaves around 05:54 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Kirkdale?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.