The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Flixton
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Flixton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Flixton will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Flixton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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.




Live departures
Bolton to Flixton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Flixton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:58 Bolton | 0h58 | 10:56 Flixton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Flixton
Trains from Bolton to Flixton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 36m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Flixton trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bolton and Flixton from £4. 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 Flixton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Flixton 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 Flixton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Flixton
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
- 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 - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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 To Manchester :Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the platform To Liverpool : From Flixton Road, on the right hand side of the bridge, down a ramp (78 paces, 1:15 slope). Or, Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the Manchester platform, turn right to reach the footbridge, up 22 steps and across the footbridge (17 paces), down 22 steps onto the Liverpool platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- 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: No
- Onward travel information: Located on Flixton Road for buses to Urmston, Stretford or Wythenshawe. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Flixton Road. (Towards Manchester outside "Jazz Hairstudio", Towards Liverpool on opposite side of road).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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