The average train between Runcorn and Bootle takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Bootle at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bootle station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Runcorn to Bootle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Bootle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.
Book your Runcorn to Bootle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Bootle is 23.5 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Seaforth & Litherland via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 51 min.
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