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How to get fromBootle to Athertonby bus, train, car or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 132 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to St John Streetbus bus 132
    2h 14m

  2. Bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 10A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    3h 15m
    £5–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Foldtrain train
    2h 18m
    £9–25

  4. Drive 26.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bootle to Athertoncar car 26.1 mi
    34 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bootle to Athertontaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    34 min
    £55–70

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Hag Fold via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Bag Lane via Queen Square Bus Station, Church Street, Chalon Way West, and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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