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Bootle to Runcorn train route details

First train
First train
08:41
Last train
Last train
23:53
Departure city
Departure city
Bootle
Arrival city
Arrival city
Runcorn
Journey time
Journey time
47m
Distance
Distance
21 km
Price
Price
VND 358,657*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, LNR & WMR, Transport for Wales

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08:41
1h 11m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
09:52
Runcorn
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09:11
47m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
09:58
Runcorn
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09:41
1h 9m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
10:50
Runcorn
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10:11
50m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
11:01
Runcorn
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10:41
1h 9m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
11:50
Runcorn
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11:11
50m, 2 change
Bootle Oriel Road
12:01
Paris
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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