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Runcorn to Bootle train route details

First train
First train
06:09
Last train
Last train
23:41
Departure city
Departure city
Runcorn
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bootle
Journey time
Journey time
48m
Distance
Distance
21 km
Price
Price
€ 11.71*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, LNR & WMR, Merseyrail

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17:09
49m, 2 change
Runcorn
17:58
Bootle Oriel Road
Transport for WalesMerseyrail
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17:22
51m, 2 change
Runcorn
18:13
Bootle Oriel Road
LNR & WMRMerseyrail
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17:43
1h, 2 change
Runcorn
18:43
Bootle Oriel Road
Avanti West CoastMerseyrail
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17:58
1h, 2 change
Runcorn
18:58
Bootle Oriel Road
LNR & WMRMerseyrail
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18:22
51m, 2 change
Runcorn
19:13
Bootle Oriel Road
LNR & WMRMerseyrail
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18:45
58m, 2 change
Runcorn
19:43
Paris
Avanti West CoastMerseyrail
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