The average train between Blackburn and Bootle takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bootle at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Bootle station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Blackburn to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Blackburn to Bootle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Blackburn and Bootle is 47.2 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Seaforth & Litherland via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 26m.