The average train between Waterloo Station and Bootle takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bootle at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Marylebone station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 56m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes



4h 47m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



4h 56m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes



4h 47m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



4h 56m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes



4h 47m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Bootle station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Waterloo Station to Bootle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Marylebone station.
Waterloo Station to Bootle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Bootle train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Chiltern Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Bootle is 293.7 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Seaforth & Litherland via Marylebone station, London Marylebone, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 26m.