The average train between Rhyl and Bootle takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rhyl 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 30 minutes between Rhyl and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhyl is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Rhyl station and arriving at Bootle station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Rhyl to Bootle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
Rhyl to Bootle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Moorfields station.
Book your Rhyl to Bootle train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rhyl and Bootle is 35.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Rhyl to Seaforth & Litherland via Chester and Moorfields in around 1h 55m.