Bootle Bus Services

From fire engines to fish and chips, check out this welcoming town

On the banks of the River Mersey, Bootle is a town famous for its docks and shipping industry.  It's home to the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services Heritage and Education Centre with its restored fire engines collection. For retail therapy, head to the Strand Shopping Centre with its high street names. Feeling hungry? Bootle has plenty of eateries to choose from whether you want fish and chips or Chinese cuisine. In the evening, relax in one of the town’s many pubs or bars.

We offer over 10 bus routes travelling in and around Bootle and connecting it with Liverpool, Southport, Crosby, John Lennon Airport and other destinations. Why not leave the car at home and save petrol, hassle and the stress of finding a parking space?

Zone maps

Take a look at our zone maps showing bus routes and ticket zone boundaries:

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