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Compare train and coach for Manchester to Bootle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bootle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 116 km
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3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Bootle
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Trains from Manchester to Bootle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:57, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 5h 11m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 06:57 |
Last train 19:46 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Bootle trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Bootle from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 11m
Cheapest Price
£16
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£13
Northern Trains Limited frequency
1 a day
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
£31
TransPennine Express frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Manchester to Bootle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Bootle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bootle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Bootle can typically be enjoyed over a weekend, allowing you to explore local attractions and the nearby coastline.
Booking trains from Manchester to Bootle in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Bootle offers a mix of urban and suburban scenery, passing through the vibrant cityscape of Manchester, quaint towns, and stretches of green countryside, making it a pleasant but not exceptionally scenic route.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Bootle can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train distance from Manchester to Bootle is 116 km.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bootle is by coach, costing approximately £13.
The train journey from Manchester to Bootle covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 5h 11m. Trains run 3 per day.
A day trip from Manchester to Bootle is not feasible as the journey duration is 5h 11m. However, the frequency is 3 per day for trains, and the distance is 116 km.
The first train from Manchester to Bootle leaves at 6:57.
To get from Manchester to Bootle, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Manchester to Bootle departs at 19:46.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Bootle is Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), and it arrives at Bootle station (BOC).
Trains from Manchester to Bootle run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Bootle.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Bootle.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Bootle.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Bootle.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bootle
Manchester
Bootle
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your trip from Manchester to Bootle.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
The major train station for arrivals in Bootle is Bootle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bootle for your journey to Bootle from Manchester.
Bootle
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access via ramps onto both platforms, transfer between platforms is via the level crossing
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bootle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus shelter outside the Hycemoor Hotel next to the level crossing.
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