There are 7 ways to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
22 min£2–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riversdale Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
34 min£1–3Line 136 bus
- Take the bus from Sandy Road to James Street Interchangebus 136
23 min£2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bootle to Liverpool James Streettaxi 4.7 mi
8 min£26–32Drive 4.7 mi
- Drive from Bootle to Liverpool James Streetcar 4.7 mi
8 min£2Line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Captains Lane to Moorfields Stationbus 56
35 min£1–3Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bootle to Liverpool4.5 mi
31 min£2
Bootle to Liverpool James Street by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £26 - £32.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sandy Road and arriving at James Street Interchange. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seaforth & Litherland and arriving at Moorfields. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Bootle and Liverpool James Street is 5 miles. The road distance is 4.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £5.
The train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Sandy Road station.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.
The best way to get from Bootle to Liverpool James Street is to train which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 136 bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 23 min.
What companies run services between Bootle, England and Liverpool James Street, England?
Merseyrail operates a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Sandy Road to James Street Interchange 5 times a week. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 23 min.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Seaforth & Litherland to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Merseyrail
Bus from Sandy Road to James Street Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bootle to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bootle to Liverpool James Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at James Street Interchange station.
Bootle to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Liverpool James Street is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Bootle to Liverpool James Street.
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There are 2215+ hotels available in Liverpool James Street.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bootle and Liverpool James Street. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







