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The average train between Cardiff and Bootle takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Cardiff to Bootle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bootle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Bootle is 221.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 7m.
