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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Bootle is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Bootle is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Bootle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from York Road and arriving at Riversdale Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Bootle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southport and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Southport to Bootle?

The distance between Southport and Bootle is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Bootle without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The train from Southport to Seaforth & Litherland takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bootle bus from?

Southport to Bootle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from York Road station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bootle train from?

Southport to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Bootle?

The best way to get from Southport to Bootle is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Southport to Bootle bus arrive?

Southport to Bootle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Riversdale Road station.

Where does the Southport to Bootle train arrive?

Southport to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.

Can I drive from Southport to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Bootle is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Southport to Bootle.

How do I get a train ticket from Southport to Bootle?

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Where can I stay near Bootle?

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Southport to Bootle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Bootle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain Southport - Hunts Cross / ...
29 min
£4–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York Road to Riversdale Roadbus X2
52 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Bootletaxi 14.4 mi
25 min
£30–40
Drive 14.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Bootlecar 14.4 mi
25 min
£4–6

Southport to Bootle by train

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Distance: 14 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Southport to Seaforth & Litherland every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from York Road to Riversdale Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 52 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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