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Trip Overview

The average train between Bootle and Runcorn takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bootle to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47 min
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bootle to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bootle and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast44 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransport for Wales37 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast38 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailAvanti West Coast46 min • 1 change
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands Trains42 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bootle to Runcorn? 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.

Map of how to get from Bootle to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Bootle, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 51 min.

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