The average train between Bootle and Chorley takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Chorley. 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 Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Chorley station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Bootle to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.
Bootle to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Bootle to Chorley train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bootle and Chorley is 33.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Chorley via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leyland in around 2h 21m.