🚌 Bus from Wavertree to Bootle
6 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 23:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61B | Arriva North West | ~38 min | 52 | 06:33 | 23:50 | Waldgrave Road (adj) |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~48 min | 35 | 05:51 | 14:15 | Waldgrave Road (adj) |
| 61A | Arriva North West | ~52 min | 33 | 06:45 | 17:57 | Waldgrave Road (adj) |
| 68 | Arriva North West | ~60 min | 29 | 06:37 | 18:34 | Beverley Road (opp) |
| 68A | Arriva North West | ~50 min | 28 | 07:45 | 23:08 | Beverley Road (opp) |
| 838 | Peoples Bus | ~31 min | 1 | 06:49 | 06:49 | Lance Lane (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wavertree 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 Wavertree to Bootle?
6 routes run directly from Wavertree to Bootle: the 61B (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 61A (Arriva North West), the 68 (Arriva North West), the 68A (Arriva North West), the 838 (Peoples Bus).
How long does the bus take from Wavertree to Bootle?
Around 38 minutes on the 61B, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wavertree to Bootle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 61B) leaves around 06:33 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wavertree to Bootle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.