Birmingham to Bolton train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Northern Rail (3)
05:302h37
Birmingham
08:07Bolton
£431One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
19:012h20
Birmingham
21:21Bolton
£521One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
13:012h06
Birmingham
15:07Bolton
£521One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
07:262h27
Birmingham
09:53Bolton
£551One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
08:012h07
Birmingham
10:08Bolton
£551One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Bolton

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

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Coach

£44

Average Price

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bolton

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Trains from Birmingham to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train providers: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Birmingham to Bolton

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.

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Bolton train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
  • Cheapest Price: £29
  • CrossCountry frequency: 14 a day

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