The average train between Derby and Bootle takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Bootle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Derby to Bootle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Bootle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.
Book your Derby to Bootle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Bootle is 119.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 48m.