The average bus between Cardiff and Bootle takes 9h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Bootle at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bootle station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Cardiff to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Cardiff and Bootle is 221.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 5m.