The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport you need to make at least one change.
L10911+
C72665+
L02168
L10921+
C72480
L10136+
C75166
Y25311+
C72670+
L02170
L10901+
C72660+
W02733
L10921+
C72480
L10136+
C75166
Y25253+
C72478
L10901+
C72660+
W02733
L10911+
C72665+
L02168Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Birmingham International Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L10901+ C72660+ W02733 | On time 08:22 Bolton station (BON) | 2h34 | 10:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
Y25253+ C72478 | On time 08:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h18 | 11:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
L10911+ C72665+ L02168 | On time 09:21 Bolton station (BON) | 2h35 | 11:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
L10921+ C72480 | On time 09:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h18 | 12:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
Y25311+ C72670+ L02170 | On time 10:21 Bolton station (BON) | 2h35 | 12:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
L10136+ C75166 | On time 10:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h18 | 13:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:54, the last at 11:19. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 08:54 |
Last train 11:19 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Bolton and Birmingham International Airport from £20. 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 Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Birmingham International Airport
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Crompton Way for buses to Bolton or Halliwell. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Crompton Way, under railway bridge (Nearside for Blackburn, Farside for Bolton)
- 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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