The average bus between Runcorn and Bootle takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bootle at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bootle station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Runcorn to Bootle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Bootle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Port of Liverpool station.
The distance between Runcorn and Bootle is 23.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Port of Liverpool via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 37m.