Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Rainhill

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Bootle to Rainhill by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool CentraltrainSouthport - Hunts Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RainhilltrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 18m
    £7–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus47
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Rail Stationbus10A
    1h 25m
    £4–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bootle to Rainhilltaxi14.1 mi
    20 min
    £30–40

  4. Drive 14.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bootle to Rainhillcar14.1 mi
    20 min
    £4–6

  5. Bus via Sandy Road

    1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus53
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Rail Stationbus10A
    1h 36m
    £4–7

  6. Bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus53
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Lawton Roadbus61
    2h 18m
    £4–7

Bootle to Rainhill by train and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Rainhill Rail Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 25m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Bootle

Trips to Rainhill

Popular routes