There are 5 ways to get from Bootle to Rainhill by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Hunts Cross / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rainhilltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 17m£5–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Rail Stationbus 10A
1h 26m£2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bootle to Rainhilltaxi 14.1 mi
20 min£30–40Drive 14.1 mi
- Drive from Bootle to Rainhillcar 14.1 mi
20 min£4–5Bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Lawton Roadbus 61
2h 6m£2–3
Bootle to Rainhill by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Rainhill is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bootle to Rainhill is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Rainhill station. However, there are services departing from Riversdale Road and arriving at Rainhill Rail Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Seaforth & Litherland and arriving at Rainhill via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Bootle and Rainhill is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bootle to Rainhill without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £11.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Bootle to Rainhill, including transfers.
Bootle to Rainhill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Riversdale Road station.
Bootle to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.
The best way to get from Bootle to Rainhill is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Bootle, England and Rainhill, England?
You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Rainhill via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Rainhill Rail Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rainhill
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Lawton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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 Rainhill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Bootle to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Rainhill is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Bootle to Rainhill.
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