Bus from Childwall to Bootle (Merseyside)
6 direct routes · 35–60 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bootle (Merseyside) as of 05:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Childwall, 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 | ~36 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 25 | 05:22 | 23:40 | Childwall Park Avenue (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook & Walton |
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~40 min | 26 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 04:52 | 18:45 | Childwall Park Avenue (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook & Walton |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~53 min | 18 | Sat 36 · no Sunday buses | 05:58 | 14:11 | Corbridge Road (adj) | Linacre Lane (adj) | Wavertree, Old Swan & Walton |
| 61A | Arriva North West | ~60 min | 17 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 17:46 | Corbridge Road (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Broad Green & Walton |
| 61B | Arriva North West | ~47 min | 11 | Sat 6 · Sun 31 | 18:02 | 23:47 | Corbridge Road (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Old Swan & Walton |
| 838 | Peoples Bus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:46 | 06:46 | Childwall Mount Road (adj) | Strand Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Childwall 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, 61 bus, 61A bus or 838 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Childwall to Bootle?
6 routes run directly from Childwall to Bootle: the 81 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 61A (Arriva North West), the 61B (Arriva North West), the 838 (Peoples Bus). The most frequent is the 81, 30 times each weekday — board at Childwall Park Avenue (adj) and get off at Bootle Bus Station (adj), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Childwall to Bootle?
Between 35 minutes on the 838 and 60 on the 61A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook, Walton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Childwall to Bootle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Childwall to Bootle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.