The average train between Chester and Bootle takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chester 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 every 30 minutes between Chester and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Bootle station via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Chester to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.
Book your Chester to Bootle train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Chester and Bootle is 31.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Seaforth & Litherland via Moorfields in around 1h 2m.