There are 7 ways to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
20 min£2–4Line 136 bus
- Take the bus from Sandy Road to James Street Stationbus 136
23 min£2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bootle to Liverpool James Streettaxi 4.7 mi
8 min£18–23Drive 4.7 mi
- Drive from Bootle to Liverpool James Streetcar 4.7 mi
8 min£2Bus
- Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
34 min£2–3Line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Captains Lane to Moorfields Stationbus 56
35 min£3Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bootle to Liverpool4.5 mi
32 min£2
Bootle to Liverpool James Street by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £18 - £23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sandy Road and arriving at James Street Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seaforth & Litherland and arriving at Moorfields. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Bootle and Liverpool James Street is 5 miles. The road distance is 4.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £4.
The train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Sandy Road station.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.
The best way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to train which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 136 bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 23 min.
What companies run services between Bootle, England and Liverpool James Street, England?
Merseyrail operates a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Sandy Road to James Street Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 23 min.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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Bus from Sandy Road to James Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Captains Lane to Moorfields Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bootle to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- £18–23
New Brighton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 639 6666
Handy Cars
- Phone
- +44 151 630 2020
One Call Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 928 3535
- Website
- onecalltaxis.com
LCR Black Cab Taxis Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 345 6050
- Website
- lcrtaxis.co.uk
Delta Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 922 7373
- Website
- deltataxis.net
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
JT Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7783 184310
- Website
- jttransfers.co.uk
Hackney Direct
- Phone
- +44 1516018888
- Website
- hackneydirect.com
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244421024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
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More Questions & Answers
Bootle to Liverpool James Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at James Street Station.
Liverpool James Street is 1h ahead of Bootle. It is currently 2:02 AM in Bootle and 3:02 AM in Liverpool James Street.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Liverpool James Street is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Bootle to Liverpool James Street.
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There are 2178+ hotels available in Liverpool James Street.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bootle and Liverpool James Street. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.