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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bootle is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bootle is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Reading to Bootle?

The distance between Reading and Bootle is 192 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bootle without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Reading to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bootle bus from?

Reading to Bootle bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bootle?

The best way to get from Reading to Bootle is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £95 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Reading to Bootle bus arrive?

Reading to Bootle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bootle is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Reading to Bootle.

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2191+ hotels available in Bootle.

Reading to Bootle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Bootle by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 23m
£83–238
Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Bootlecar 194.8 mi
3h 37m
£48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
7h 32m
£70–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 5m
£79–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
7h 5m
£85–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 8m
£122–431
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 41m
£107–246

Reading to Bootle by train, foot, and bus

192Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Port of Liverpool via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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