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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Durham Road to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Railway Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    1h 50m
    £5–6

  2. 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
    £15–30

  3. Drive 27.3 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

Bootle to Preston by bus

Calendar636Weekly Buses
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Durham Road to Railway Station via Duke Street in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Preston via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 52m.

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