4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Durham
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Durham will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Bolton to Durham you need to make at least one change.
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G8016620:493h06Bolton station (BON)23:55Durham station (DHM)£241One-way2 changes- G15861+P287879:252h41Bolton station (BON)12:06Durham station (DHM)£241One-way1 change
- C24895+P287848:262h40Bolton station (BON)11:06Durham station (DHM)£271One-way1 change
- C24924+C3260917:182h48Bolton station (BON)20:06Durham station (DHM)£271One-way1 change
- G15862+P2879010:252h41Bolton station (BON)13:06Durham station (DHM)£281One-way1 change
- C24895+P287848:262h40Bolton station (BON)11:06Durham station (DHM)£271One-way1 change
- P28811+C2492919:252h40Bolton station (BON)22:05Durham station (DHM)£281One-way1 change
- G15862+P2879010:252h41Bolton station (BON)13:06Durham station (DHM)£281One-way1 change
- G15861+P287879:252h41Bolton station (BON)12:06Durham station (DHM)£241One-way1 change
- G15955+P2880113:252h41Bolton station (BON)16:06Durham station (DHM)£281One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton to Durham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 144 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Durham trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24895+P28784 | 8:26 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 11:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| G15861+P28787 | 9:25 Bolton station (BON) | 2h41 | 12:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| G15862+P28790 | 10:25 Bolton station (BON) | 2h41 | 13:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| C24904+P28793 | 11:25 Bolton station (BON) | 2h42 | 14:07 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| C24909+C32606 | 12:18 Bolton station (BON) | 2h48 | 15:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| C24909+P28797 · G89850 | 12:21 Bolton station (BON) | 2h45 | 15:06 Durham station (DHM) | 2 changes | |
| C24909+P28797 | 12:25 Bolton station (BON) | 2h41 | 15:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
| G15955+G89885 | 12:36 Bolton station (BON) | 3h30 | 16:06 Durham station (DHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Durham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bolton to Durham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 21:13 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Bolton to Durham trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Bolton and Durham from £9. 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 Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Durham
Most Bolton to Durham trains use the Bolton to Durham station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Durham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bolton station do trains to Durham 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.
Getting to Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: 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.
Which Durham station do trains from Bolton arrive at?
Getting to Durham from Durham city centre
Durham train station facilities and services
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Durham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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