Bootle
Bootle is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, which had a population of 51,394 in 2011.
It is part of the Liverpool City Region.
Getting to Bootle
There are two railway stations served by frequent electric services from Liverpool to Southport. These are Bootle Oriel Road and Bootle New Strand. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL IATA). Around 160 flights arrive daily from within the UK and Europe. The airport is well-served by low-cost airlines including Easyjet and Ryanair.
Worth seeing
The Merseyside Fire Service Museum (on the riverside), dannymurphy@merseyfire.gov.uk. By appointment. A museum maintaining the history of the fire services within the Merseyside region and surrounding areas..
Getting around Bootle the local way
- Get inIntercity services arrive at Belfast ferries arrive at the The Isle of Man ferry arrives at Liverpool's Pier Head.
- Get aroundPassengers can take a bike on Merseyrail trains or the Mersey ferry at no extra charge.
- Get aroundCyclists will have to use the train or ferry to cross the river, during these times.
From Wikivoyage: Merseyside, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.
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