968 Bootle to Kirkdale
Operated by Arriva North West. First bus 12:00, last bus 19:10. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 968? 2 other bus routes are numbered 968 elsewhere in the UK — see every 968 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 13:30 | 13:50 | 14:10 | 14:30 | 14:50 | 15:10 | 15:30 | 15:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle Bus Station (Stand 4) | 13:30 | 13:50 | 14:10 | 14:30 | 14:50 | 15:10 | 15:30 | 15:50 |
| Kirkdale Vale (adj) | 13:50 | 14:10 | 14:30 | 14:50 | 15:10 | 15:30 | 15:50 | 16:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva North West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 27 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Kirkdale: 8 journeys, first 12:00 towards Bootle: 3 journeys, first 17:00
Route map
All stops on route 968
968 towards Kirkdale
All 2 stops
- Bootle Bus Station (Stand 4) Bootle
- Kirkdale Vale (adj) Kirkdale
968 towards Bootle
All 2 stops
- Kirkdale Vale (adj) Kirkdale
- Bootle Bus Station (adj) Bootle
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 9 August 2026 New LFC Football Service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0001141/610 · Changes in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 968 bus?
The first 968 departure leaves at 12:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 968 bus?
The last 968 leaves its first stop at 19:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 968 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 968 bus?
The 968 is operated by Arriva North West.
Timetable data from Arriva North West via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0001141/610. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.