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How to get fromReading to Bootleby train, car, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 18m
    £84–155

  2. Drive 194.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Bootlecar car 194.8 mi
    3h 37m
    £48–69

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 37m
    £105–213

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus bus 1 / ...
    7h 21m
    £85–140

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 56m
    £93–315

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    6h 30m
    £131–449

Reading to Bootle by train and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Bootle, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Seaforth & Litherland via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 18m.

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