Bus from Woolton to Bootle (Merseyside)
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bootle (Merseyside) as of 03:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Woolton, 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 | ~45 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 25 | 05:15 | 23:33 | Allerton Road (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook & Walton |
| 81A | Arriva North West | ~50 min | 26 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 04:45 | 18:33 | Allerton Road (adj) | Bootle Bus Station (adj) | Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook & Walton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Woolton 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 or 81A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Woolton to Bootle?
2 routes run directly from Woolton to Bootle: the 81 (Arriva North West), the 81A (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 81, 30 times each weekday — board at Allerton Road (adj) and get off at Bootle Bus Station (adj), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Woolton to Bootle?
Around 45 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wavertree, Broad Green, Tuebrook, Walton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Woolton to Bootle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Woolton to Bootle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.