🚌 Bus from Southport to Bootle
3 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 20:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~87 min | 53 | 05:40 | 20:45 | Rufford Road (adj) |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~62 min | 39 | 05:07 | 20:13 | Duke Street (Stop AB) |
| 300 | Arriva North West | ~77 min | 36 | 05:34 | 18:42 | Southport Interchange (Stop GB) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southport 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 Southport to Bootle?
3 routes run directly from Southport to Bootle: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 300 (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Southport to Bootle?
Around 87 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southport to Bootle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 47) leaves around 05:40 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southport to Bootle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.