Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bolton will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Bolton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 127 km
Train | Most popular Coach |
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£44 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:30 |
Find the best trains from Birmingham to Bolton with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains from £15. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Bolton from Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
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