Bus from Bootle (Merseyside) to Southport
3 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southport as of 07:16
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 | ~68 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 25 | 07:19 | 22:26 | Merton Road (adj) | Duke Street (Stop AA) | Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton, Ince Blundell & 1 more |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~64 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 05:53 | 21:36 | Merton Road (adj) | Duke Street (Stop AA) | Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton, Ince Blundell & 1 more |
| 300 | Arriva North West | ~67 min | 25 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 07:16 | 20:26 | Bootle Strand Interchange (Stop B) | Southport Interchange (Stop GA) | Liverpool, Walton, Aintree, Maghull, Downholland, Haskayne & 5 more |
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, X2 bus or 300 bus timetable.
Fares from Bootle to Southport
- £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 Southport?
3 routes run directly from Bootle to Southport: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 300 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 47, 28 times each weekday — board at Merton Road (adj) and get off at Duke Street (Stop AA), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Southport?
Around 68 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 Southport?
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 Southport?
An adult single from Bootle to Southport is £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Merton Road (adj) to Duke Street (Stop AA). 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.