The average train between Bootle and Leicester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 58m • 3 changes



2h 58m • 3 changes



3h 1m • 3 changes



2h 59m • 3 changes



3h 14m • 3 changes



3h 13m • 3 changes



2h 58m • 3 changes



2h 57m • 3 changes



3h 14m • 3 changes



3h 13m • 3 changes



2h 58m • 3 changes



2h 57m • 3 changes



3h 14m • 3 changes



3h 13m • 3 changes



2h 58m • 3 changes



2h 57m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bootle to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Leicester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bootle to Leicester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Bootle to Leicester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Bootle to Leicester train tickets online with Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bootle and Leicester is 156 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Leicester via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 44m.