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How to get fromBootle to Scotlandby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bootle to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North WesterntrainLiverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow CentraltrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 31m
    £25–137
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802 / ...
    5h 34m
    £31–43
  3. Drive 214.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bootle to Glasgowcar214.2 mi
    3h 32m
    £53–77
  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeMAN - ABZ
    5h 7m
    £81–192
  5. Bus via Abington Service Area

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abington Service AreabusM11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Buchanan Bus StationbusX74
    7h 10m
    £25–41
  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeMAN - INV
    5h 23m
    £103–262

Bootle to Scotland by train and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bootle, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Glasgow Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £29–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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