The average bus between Bootle and Trafford takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bootle to Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bootle and Trafford. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Trafford at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square Bus Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bootle to Trafford? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Trafford station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Bootle to Trafford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Bootle to Trafford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Bootle and Trafford is 45.6 km. The road distance is 90 km.
National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 35m.