The average train between Birmingham and Bootle takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Bootle at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Bootle station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Birmingham to Bootle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Bootle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Birmingham to Bootle train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and Bootle is 132.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week.
