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

From Bootle to Burscough by bus and train

To get from Bootle to Burscough in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Bootle New Strand station to Southport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 312 bus from Burscough Bridge station to Richmond Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 312312
Walk to Burscough
Leaves from Bootle New Strand
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bootle New Strand
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burscough Bridge
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burscough Bridge
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Muncaster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Avenue
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burscough
    Walk to
    Burscough
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bootle to Burscough by bus and train via 61A, MERSEYRAIL and 312

To get from Bootle to Burscough in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61A bus from Bootle station to Orrell Park Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 312 bus from Ormskirk station to Richmond Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 61A61A
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 312312
Walk to Burscough
Leaves from Bootle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bootle
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Aigburth Vale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orrell Park Station (Stop B)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orrell Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ormskirk
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Muncaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Avenue
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burscough
    Walk to
    Burscough
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bootle to Burscough
The distance between Bootle, North West and Burscough, North West is approximately 23.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bootle to Burscough 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 Bootle

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

Train stations close to Bootle:

  • Aintree
  • Kirkdale
  • Rice Lane

Bus stations close to Bootle:

  • Bootle
  • Bootle New Strand
  • Irlam Road
Public transport stations close to Burscough, North West

Burscough is located at Burscough, North West and the nearest public transport station is Richmond Avenue.

Train stations close to Burscough:

  • Rufford
  • Ormskirk
  • Burscough Junction

Bus stations close to Burscough:

  • Richmond Avenue
  • Alexander Close
  • Pardoe Court

Alternative route from Bootle to Burscough by bus and train via 61A, MERSEYRAIL and 312

To get from Bootle to Burscough in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61A bus from Bootle station to Orrell Park Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 312 bus from Ormskirk station to Richmond Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 61A61A
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 312312
Walk to Burscough
Leaves from Bootle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bootle
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 61A61A
    Wait for bus
    61A
    Aigburth Vale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orrell Park Station (Stop B)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orrell Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ormskirk
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Muncaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Avenue
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burscough
    Walk to
    Burscough
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bootle to Burscough?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 312.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 61A, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 312.

  • Is there a direct train between Bootle and Burscough in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bootle to Burscough in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Bootle New Strand station near Bootle to Southport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southport station near Burscough in North West

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

    The total travel time between Bootle and Burscough in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bootle to get to Burscough in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Bootle New Strand station near Bootle in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Southport stop, which is closest to Burscough in North West.

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