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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

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.

05:302h37

Birmingham

08:07Bolton

£431One-way

0 changes

19:012h20

Birmingham

21:21Bolton

£521One-way

0 changes

13:012h06

Birmingham

15:07Bolton

£521One-way

0 changes

07:262h27

Birmingham

09:53Bolton

£551One-way

0 changes

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

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£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
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bolton

United Kingdom

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

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

05:30

Last train

22:30

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

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Birmingham to Bolton train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £15
Virgin Trains frequency: 11 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Birmingham to Bolton train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £63

FAQs: Birmingham to Bolton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Bolton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bolton.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bolton can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Bolton is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Bolton train time is 2 h 4 min covering the 79 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Bolton leaves at 05: 29. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Bolton leaves at 22: 01.

There are 4 trains a day from Birmingham to Bolton which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Birmingham to Bolton you can take a train with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Bolton from Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 01.

A trip to Bolton from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Bolton by train is March.

You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Bolton 2 different ways: train or coach.