Train Bolton to Bootle from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Bootle takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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.

1h 33m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Bolton to Bootle train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Bootle at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:49 PM → 2:22 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 3:07 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:07 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:32 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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