The average train between Bootle and Burscough takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Burscough. 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 Burscough. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bootle is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Burscough at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Burscough. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Burscough station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Bootle to Burscough train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Aintree station.
Bootle to Burscough train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Bootle to Burscough train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bootle and Burscough is 17.9 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Aintree to Ormskirk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 17 min.