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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bootle

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£97

Fastest journey

3 h 8 m

Average duration

3 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

290 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Bootle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Bootle will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London for Bootle every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:274h31

London

09:58Bootle

£431One-way

0 changes

09:433h15

London

12:58Bootle

£861One-way

0 changes

14:433h15

London

17:58Bootle

£861One-way

0 changes

06:363h22

London

09:58Bootle

£1021One-way

0 changes

05:313h42

London

09:13Bootle

£1671One-way

0 changes

London to Bootle train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	05:31 London	3h42	09:13 Bootle	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	17:05 London	3h08	20:13 Bootle	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	09:43 London	3h15	12:58 Bootle	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	14:43 London	3h15	17:58 Bootle	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	05:27 London	4h31	09:58 Bootle	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Bootle

Trains from London to Bootle run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

290 km

Average train duration

3h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

£42

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 6m

First train

05:31

Last train

20:43

Price information

Train companies: Virgin Trains trains London to Bootle

Virgin Trains trains will get you from London to Bootle from £203. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from London to Bootle train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £203
Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: London to Bootle train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Bootle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Bootle.

Cheap train tickets from London to Bootle can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Bootle is £112; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Bootle train travel time is 2 h 51 min for the 180 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Bootle leaves at 05: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Bootle leaves at 20: 43.

There are 5 trains a day from London to Bootle which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best London to Bootle train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from London to Bootle to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 43.

A trip to Bootle from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 51 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Bootle is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Bootle including taking a train, coach or flight.

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