The average train between Bootle and Preston takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Bootle to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Bootle to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bootle to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bootle and Preston is 38.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.