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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bootle takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

1h 34m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Bootle train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Bootle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bootle, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 52 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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