The average train between Nottingham and Bootle takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Nottingham and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bootle at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Nottingham to Bootle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bootle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Nottingham to Bootle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways 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 South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.