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How to get fromBolton to Bootleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Bootle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Southport to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    1h 36m
    £17–32

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Riversdale Roadbus bus X2
    3h 54m
    £7–9

  3. Line 575 bus, line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 352
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10A
    3h 48m

  4. Drive  29.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Bootlecar car 29.4 mi
    46 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Bootletaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    46 min
    £130–160

Bolton to Bootle by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Bootle, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Seaforth & Litherland via Southport in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Port of Liverpool via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 48m.

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