Manchester to Bootle Buses

Manchester to Bootle buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Bootle takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

2h 47m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £11
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...

2h 16m

£8–14

Manchester to Bootle bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bootle at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:00 PM → 8:35 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:20 PM → 9:35 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 10:35 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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