The average train between Rainhill and Bootle takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rainhill 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 Rainhill and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Rainhill is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Bootle at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rainhill to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Rainhill station and arriving at Bootle station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Rainhill to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rainhill station.
Rainhill to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.
Book your Rainhill to Bootle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Rainhill and Bootle is 18 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Rainhill to Seaforth & Litherland via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 54 min.