Train Preston to Bootle from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bootle takes 1h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street

1h 23m

£14–32

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:28 PM → 1:46 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 2:46 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 3:46 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:16 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:46 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:46 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 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.

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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 £13–25 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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