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How to get from Tunstall to Bootle by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Tunstall to Bootle in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lunesdale Arms station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Bootle New Strand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Bootle
Leaves from Lunesdale Arms

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tunstall
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bootle New Strand
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bootle
    Walk to
    Bootle
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 53

To get from Tunstall to Bootle in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lunesdale Arms station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 53 bus from Queen Square station to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre (Stop A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 5353
Walk to Bootle
Leaves from Lunesdale Arms

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tunstall
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Great Crosby
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bootle Strand Shopping Centre (Stop A)
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bootle
    Walk to
    Bootle
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tunstall to Bootle

The distance between Tunstall, North West and Bootle, North West is approximately 77.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tunstall to Bootle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Tunstall

Tunstall is located at Tunstall, North West and the nearest public transport station is Lunesdale Arms.

Train stations close to Tunstall:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Tunstall:

  • Lunesdale Arms

Public transport stations close to Bootle, North West

Bootle is located at Bootle, North West and the nearest public transport station is Hornby Road.

Train stations close to Bootle:

  • Kirkdale
  • Orrell Park
  • Aintree

Bus stations close to Bootle:

  • Hornby Road
  • Stanley Road
  • Chestnut Grove

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 53

To get from Tunstall to Bootle in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lunesdale Arms station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 53 bus from Queen Square station to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre (Stop A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 5353
Walk to Bootle
Leaves from Lunesdale Arms

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tunstall
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Great Crosby
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bootle Strand Shopping Centre (Stop A)
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bootle
    Walk to
    Bootle
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tunstall to Bootle?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tunstall to Bootle?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tunstall and Bootle in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tunstall to Bootle in North West?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lancaster City Centre station near Tunstall to Lancaster station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster station near Bootle in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Tunstall to Bootle in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tunstall and Bootle in North West by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tunstall to get to Bootle in North West?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lancaster City Centre stop near Tunstall in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tunstall and Bootle in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Lancaster station, which is closest to Bootle in North West.

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