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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Birchwood
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Birchwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Birchwood will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Bolton to Birchwood you need to make at least one change.
9:581h06Bolton11:04Birchwood£111One-way1 change- 21:561h10Bolton23:06Birchwood£111One-way1 change
11:250h42Bolton12:07Birchwood£251One-way1 change- 13:061h01Bolton14:07Birchwood£251One-way1 change
- 14:061h01Bolton15:07Birchwood£251One-way1 change
- 11:250h42Bolton12:07Birchwood£251One-way1 change
- 13:360h48Bolton14:24Birchwood£261One-way1 change
- 20:360h48Bolton21:24Birchwood£261One-way1 change
- 21:360h48Bolton22:24Birchwood£261One-way1 change
- 12:360h49Bolton13:25Birchwood£261One-way1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Birchwood
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Trains from Bolton to Birchwood run on average 7 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 42m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Birchwood trainsNorthern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Birchwood from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Birchwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Birchwood 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 Birchwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Birchwood
Most Bolton to Birchwood trains use the Bolton to Birchwood station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Birchwood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bolton station do trains to Birchwood leave from?
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolton train station facilities and services
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: 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.
Getting to Bromley Cross from Bolton city centre
Bromley Cross is 3 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bromley Cross train station facilities and services
Bromley Cross has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bromley Cross.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bromley Cross: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bromley Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley Cross: 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.
Which Birchwood station do trains from Bolton arrive at?
Getting to Birchwood from Birchwood city centre
Birchwood train station facilities and services
Birchwood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birchwood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birchwood.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birchwood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birchwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birchwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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