- Must visit
Speke Hall
Historic hall with furnished rooms, servants' areas and exhibitions. Combines architecture, social history and riverside grounds near Hale.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Hale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Bolton to Hale and enjoy the approximately 23 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 22:53.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 23 km |
First train 6:53 |
Last train 22:53 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Complete guide to Hale
Things to do in Hale
Discover the best of Hale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hale trip today.
- Must visit
World Museum
Regional museum and art gallery in Liverpool with collections ranging from fine art to natural history, within easy reach of Hale.
- Must visit
Walker Art Gallery
Major art gallery in Liverpool showing historic and modern works. A reliable choice for visitors seeking art close to Hale.
- Recommended
Hale Estuary Walk
Riverside path and open landscape beside the Mersey estuary, popular for walking, birdwatching and broad views across the water.
- Recommended
Spike Island
Riverside park at Widnes Waterfront with paths, public art and estuary views. Good for a relaxed walk within a short drive of Hale.
- Recommended
Hale Head
Open parkland and foreshore around the former lighthouse area, valued for estuary panoramas, sunsets and a sense of local maritime history.
Meat and Potato Pie
A rich, savoury pie of minced beef and onion in shortcrust pastry, long associated with Greater Manchester chip shops and football match suppers.
- Gluten-free
Bury Black Pudding
Tender black pudding from nearby Bury, made with pork blood, fat and oats. It is a classic Greater Manchester breakfast staple.
- Gluten-free
Cheshire Cheese
Crumbly cow’s milk cheese from Cheshire, often eaten across the North West with bread, pickles or apple. It is one of England’s oldest cheeses.
The Garden Eatery
Popular neighbourhood restaurant serving modern British dishes and cocktails in a lively, smart-casual atmosphere.
Victors
Stylish brasserie in Hale with British and European cooking, steaks and seafood in a polished but relaxed setting.
Cibo Hale
Established Italian venue known for pizza, pasta and friendly service. A reliable casual option in the Hale dining scene.
Pound sterling (£)
Hale is generally pricier than many UK towns, with higher hotel, dining and rail costs due to its affluent area and links to Manchester Airport.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Bee Network
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £6.80
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
Hale Station -> Manchester Piccadilly
- Distance
- 0 km
- Travel time
- 37 min
- Contactless card and device payment works for Bee Network bus and tram, and TfGM states cash and card can be used to buy bus, tram and train tickets.
- Hale is in Greater Manchester. Check the current Bee Network ticket before travel, as tram and train fares depend on zones and route.
FAQs: Bolton to Hale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Hale 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 Hale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Bolton to Hale is 23 km.
The first train from Bolton to Hale leaves at 6:53.
The last train from Bolton to Hale departs at 22:53.
There is no night train service from Bolton to Hale.
Booking trains from Bolton to Hale in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Bolton to Hale.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Hale
Most Bolton to Hale trains use the Bolton to Hale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Hale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bolton
Arrival train stations in Hale
Which Bolton station do trains to Hale leave from?
Trains from Bolton to Hale leave from Bolton. The station is 1 km from Bolton city centre at Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE.
BoltonBolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
City-centre transport
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus576, 535, 525, 526, 507, 561, 562, 575, 527, 534, 537, 541, 533, 480 · 10m · £2 · every ~79 min
125 · 15m · £8 · every ~16 min
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.
Hall I' Th' WoodHall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF
City-centre transport
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:
TrainManchester Victoria - Blackburn, Rochdale - Blackburn, Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe, Rochdale - Clitheroe, Rochdale - Ribblehead, Bolton - Blackburn, Bolton - Clitheroe, Bolton - Ribblehead · 5m · £0.89 · every ~4 min
Bus507, 541, 533, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~19 min
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 Hale station do trains from Bolton arrive at?
Trains from Bolton to Hale arrive at Hale. Hale is from Hale city centre.
HaleHale station, Ashley Road, Hale, Greater Manchester, WA14 2UZ
City-centre transport
Getting to Hale from Hale city centre
TrainLondon Euston - Inverness, London Euston - Glasgow Central · 4h 28m · £102
Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly, Southampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly, Reading - Manchester Piccadilly, Eastleigh - Manchester Piccadilly · 6h 45m · £136 · every ~2 min
Bus210, 410, 424, 409 · 7h 36m · every ~4 min
Uk980, Ukn23 · 8h 6m
Hale train station facilities and services
Hale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hale.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hale: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Hale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hale: 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 - The whole station is fully accessible as there are level entrances / exits to both platforms (the photo on Stations Made Easy is out of date and the entrance exit has been tarmacked so it is a slight slope), 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.
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