The average train between Leicester and Bootle takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Bootle at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bootle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Leicester to Bootle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Bootle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leicester to Bootle train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Bootle is 156 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Seaforth & Litherland via Nuneaton, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 30m.