The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton you need to make at least 2 changes.
17:381h42Garswood19:20Bolton£151One-way1 change
21:491h31Garswood23:20Bolton£151One-way1 change
22:491h32Garswood0:21Bolton£151One-way1 change
18:311h22Garswood19:53Bolton£171One-way2 changes
19:311h22Garswood20:53Bolton£171One-way2 changes
17:461h19Garswood19:05Bolton£341One-way2 changes
18:311h22Garswood19:53Bolton£171One-way2 changes
19:311h22Garswood20:53Bolton£171One-way2 changes
20:311h22Garswood21:53Bolton£171One-way2 changes
12:031h30Garswood13:33Bolton£341One-way2 changes
Live departures
Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:06 Garswood | 1h57 | 8:03 Bolton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:31 Garswood | 1h50 | 8:21 Bolton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:02 Garswood | 2h00 | 9:02 Bolton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:31 Garswood | 1h49 | 9:20 Bolton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:02 Garswood | 1h31 | 9:33 Bolton | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton
Trains from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 6:07 |
Last train 21:32 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Ashton-in-Makerfield and Bolton from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bolton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashton-in-Makerfield and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Manchester : Level access from the car park over level crossing and up ramp onto platform. To Blackburn : Level access from the car park, through a 4ft wide gate, up a short ramp (1:9 slope) onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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