The average train between Nottingham and Bootle takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 2 hours between Nottingham and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Bootle station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Nottingham to Bootle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bootle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Nottingham to Bootle train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Nottingham and Bootle is 136.7 km. The road distance is 196 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 44m.