🚌 Bus from Bootle to Speke
3 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 19:35 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~58 min | 25 | 06:20 | 19:35 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 81 | Arriva North West | ~59 min | 18 | 08:00 | 17:40 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 881 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~43 min | 1 | 06:02 | 06:02 | Bootle Bus Station (Stand 2) |
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 Speke?
3 routes run directly from Bootle to Speke: the 81A (Arriva North West), the 81 (Arriva North West), the 881 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Bootle to Speke?
Around 58 minutes on the 81A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bootle to Speke?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 81A) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 19:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bootle to Speke?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.