The average train between Bootle and Atherton takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Atherton. 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 Bootle and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Atherton station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Bootle to Atherton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.
Bootle to Atherton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your Bootle to Atherton train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bootle and Atherton is 35.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Hag Fold via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 18m.