The average train between Rugby and Bootle takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Bootle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Rugby to Bootle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Bootle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Rugby to Bootle train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugby and Bootle is 169.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 11m.