🚌 Bus from Bootle to Old Swan
6 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 23:32 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Arriva North West | ~50 min | 93 | 06:21 | 23:32 | Linacre Lane (adj) |
| 61B | Arriva North West | ~38 min | 35 | 07:02 | 23:38 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 5) |
| 68A | Arriva North West | ~31 min | 31 | 07:41 | 23:58 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 6) |
| 68 | Arriva North West | ~39 min | 29 | 06:11 | 18:32 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 6) |
| 68B | Arriva North West | ~37 min | 16 | 07:37 | 18:16 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 6) |
| 68E | Arriva North West | ~30 min | 3 | 19:07 | 19:34 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 6) |
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 Old Swan?
6 routes run directly from Bootle to Old Swan: the 62 (Arriva North West), the 61B (Arriva North West), the 68A (Arriva North West), the 68 (Arriva North West), the 68B (Arriva North West), the 68E (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Old Swan?
Around 50 minutes on the 62, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Old Swan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 62) leaves around 06:21 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Old Swan?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.