What is the cheapest way to get from Bootle to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bootle to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bootle to Manchester is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Bootle and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Riversdale Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bootle and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Seaforth & Litherland and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Bootle to Manchester?

The distance between Bootle and Manchester is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bootle to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bootle to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £10 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Bootle to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Bootle to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Manchester bus from?

Bootle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Manchester train from?

Bootle to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.

Train or bus from Bootle to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bootle to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £10 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Bootle to Manchester bus arrive?

Bootle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bootle to Manchester train arrive?

Bootle to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Bootle to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Manchester is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Bootle to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bootle to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3399+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Bootle to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bootle and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bootle to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 7 ways to get from Bootle to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Hunts Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester VictoriaLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 21m
£10–26
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bootle to Salford33.7 mi
56 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
2h 40m
£6–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Station53
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester PiccadillyLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 41m
£6–23
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Station53
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill InterchangeUk072
2h 57m
£6–14
Drive 36.1 mi
1. Drive from Bootle to Manchester36.1 mi
48 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bootle to Manchester36.1 mi
48 min
£75–95

Bootle to Manchester by train and foot

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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