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The average bus between Bolton and Bootle takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly bus service from Bolton to Bootle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Line 575 bus, line 352 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 352
  3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10A
3h 47m

Bolton to Bootle bus times

Buses run hourly between Bolton and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Bootle at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 43m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside and South LancashireArriva UK4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Bootle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Bootle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Bootle, England?

You can take a bus from Noel Street to Port of Liverpool via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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