The average train between Burnley and Bootle takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Bootle. 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 Burnley and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bootle at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Bootle? 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 Burnley to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Bootle station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Burnley to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Burnley to Bootle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Bootle is 62.4 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Seaforth & Litherland via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 35m.