The average train between Waterloo Station and Bootle takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. 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 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bootle at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Waterloo Station to Bootle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston 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), Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Bootle is 293.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 11m.