The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Gatley
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Gatley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Gatley will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Gatley 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 25 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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 Gatley train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:36 Bolton | 0h32 | 08:08 Gatley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:54 Bolton | 0h55 | 21:49 Gatley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Gatley
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Gatley trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Gatley from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Bolton to Gatley train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Gatley
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - To Manchester : From Cambridge Road, along a ramp (89 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. To Manchester Airport :From the car park, along a ramp (80 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester Piccadilly will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Road (under bridge, 50 yards on left). Buses to Manchester Airport will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Rd (Turn right from station approach, 50 yards on left-hand side)
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