The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Horsforth
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Horsforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Horsforth will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Horsforth 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 59 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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 Horsforth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:54 Bolton | 2h19 | 07:13 Horsforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Bolton | 2h18 | 07:13 Horsforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:25 Bolton | 1h46 | 13:11 Horsforth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Horsforth
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 06:29 |
Last train 23:34 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Horsforth trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Horsforth from £26. 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 Horsforth train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Horsforth
- 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 - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30 part time opening hours
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems onto both of the platforms as access is via road bridge and ramp.
- 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops are close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Troy Road, outside Mill House.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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