Bus from Bootle (Merseyside) to Speke
3 direct routes · 37–55 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Speke as of 06:14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Arriva North West | ~55 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 24 | 05:36 | 23:19 | Southport Road (adj) | Lovel Road (adj) | Tuebrook |
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~52 min | 25 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 19:42 | Southport Road (adj) | Stapleton Avenue (adj) | Tuebrook |
| 881 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:08 | 06:08 | Southport Road (adj) | Woodend Avenue (adj) | Tuebrook |
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 81 bus, 81A bus or 881 bus timetable.
Fares from Bootle to Speke
- £2.00 adult single on the 881 (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 Speke?
3 routes run directly from Bootle to Speke: the 81 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West), the 881 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 81, 30 times each weekday — board at Southport Road (adj) and get off at Lovel Road (adj), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Speke?
Between 37 minutes on the 881 and 55 on the 81, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tuebrook on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Speke?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:36 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Speke?
An adult single from Bootle to Speke is £2.00 on the 881 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), from Southport Road (adj) to Woodend Avenue (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.