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How to get fromBootle to Prestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bootle to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Southporttrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    1h 49m
    £12–19

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham Road to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Railway Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2h 1m
    £5–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 52m
    £13–26

  4. Drive  27.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bootle to Prestoncar car 27.3 mi
    44 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bootle to Prestontaxi taxi 27.3 mi
    44 min
    £120–150

Bootle to Preston by train, foot, and bus

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Preston via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham Road to Railway Station via Duke Street in around 2h 1m.

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