The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to London
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to London will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Bolton to London you need to make at least one change.
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P2417511:583h11Bolton station (BON)15:09London Euston (EUS)£481One-way2 changes
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P2417110:583h11Bolton station (BON)14:09London Euston (EUS)£481One-way2 changes
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P2417912:583h13Bolton station (BON)16:11London Euston (EUS)£481One-way2 changes
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G8984711:542h47Bolton station (BON)14:41London Euston (EUS)£821One-way1 change
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G898206:542h50Bolton station (BON)9:44London Euston (EUS)£821One-way1 change
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G898186:212h38Bolton station (BON)8:59London Euston (EUS)£2031One-way1 change
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P2867212:322h40Bolton station (BON)15:12London Euston (EUS)£891One-way1 change
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P2866011:322h40Bolton station (BON)14:12London Euston (EUS)£891One-way1 change
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P286146:322h40Bolton station (BON)9:12London Euston (EUS)£1621One-way1 change
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P2868313:322h42Bolton station (BON)16:14London Euston (EUS)£891One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bolton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 278 km
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Live departures
Bolton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to London trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28629+ W34181 | 8:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 11:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89881+ W34134 | On time 8:37 Bolton station (BON) | 2h50 | 11:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89828+ W33893 | 8:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h47 | 11:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89828+ G38873+ W34119 | On time 8:54 Bolton station (BON) | 3h09 | 12:03 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P24162+ W84896+ W34090 | On time 8:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 12:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28637+ W34028 | On time 9:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 12:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89882+ W33896 | 9:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 12:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89833+ W33902 | On time 9:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h47 | 12:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89833+ G38874+ W34182 | On time 9:54 Bolton station (BON) | 3h09 | 13:03 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P24167+ W84899+ W34095 | On time 9:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 13:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28647+ W34039 | 10:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 13:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89883+ W33956 | On time 10:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 13:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89839+ W34097 | On time 10:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h47 | 13:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89839+ G38877+ W34094 | On time 10:54 Bolton station (BON) | 3h09 | 14:03 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P24171+ W84901+ W33975 | 10:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 14:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28660+ W33970 | On time 11:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 14:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89869+ W33948 | On time 11:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 14:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89847+ G38878+ W33894 | On time 11:54 Bolton station (BON) | 3h09 | 15:03 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
G89847+ W33925 | On time 11:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h47 | 14:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P24175+ W84903+ W34031 | 11:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 15:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28672+ W33973 | On time 12:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 15:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89885+ W34270 | 12:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 15:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89854+ W33886 | On time 12:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h49 | 15:43 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89854+ G38880+ W33949 | On time 12:54 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 16:05 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P24179+ W84907+ W34191 | On time 12:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h13 | 16:11 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28683+ W34172 | On time 13:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h42 | 16:14 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89887+ W34228 | On time 13:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h52 | 16:28 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89861+ C01289 | On time 13:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h48 | 16:42 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P24181+ W84908+ W34266 | On time 13:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h11 | 17:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28693+ W34063 | On time 14:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 17:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89871+ C01291 | 14:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 17:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89865+ W34255 | On time 14:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h49 | 17:43 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P24183+ C04368+ W34277 | On time 14:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h12 | 18:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P24183+ W84912+ W34277 | On time 14:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h12 | 18:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
P28703+ W33889 | On time 15:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h42 | 18:14 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P28724+ W34020 | On time 17:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h42 | 20:14 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89873+ W34093 | On time 17:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h51 | 20:27 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G89825+ W34242 | On time 17:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h47 | 20:41 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P24160+ W84922+ W34178 | 17:58 Bolton station (BON) | 3h15 | 21:13 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
G89895+ W33887 | 18:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h58 | 21:34 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
P28735+ W34200 | 18:49 Bolton station (BON) | 2h31 | 21:20 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
W34218+ G89818 | 6:21 Bolton station (BON) | 2h38 | 8:59 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W33939+ P28614 | 6:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h40 | 9:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34117+ G89877 | 6:36 Bolton station (BON) | 2h55 | 9:31 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34111+ G89820 | 6:54 Bolton station (BON) | 2h50 | 9:44 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W34029+ P28621 | 7:32 Bolton station (BON) | 2h42 | 10:14 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to London
Trains from Bolton to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 0:39 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Bolton to London trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Bolton and London from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Bolton to London
Bolton and London are cities in the United Kingdom with a separation of about 172 miles. Given the abundance of trains operating between the two destinations, finding a route that suits you is simple. Whether you are travelling during the day or night, you'll find a train from Bolton to London. On average, about 30 trips occur every day, most of which start at intervals of less than one hour.
Bolton to London Train Time: Daily Departures
On a regular day, passengers can choose from around 30 departures. The first two trains leave Bolton for London just before midnight. People who can't make it at this hour can wait for the morning train, which departs just after 6:00 a.m. From there, most of the daytime has two departures per hour. The last train from Bolton to London leaves the station at around 11:30 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Bolton to London?
The time spent on a train from Bolton to London depends on the operator and the route. There are no direct journeys. Most trains make one connection, but there can be up to three changes. Trips average between two and a half hours to three hours. Trains with the most connections can take up to about 10 hours and 20 minutes to reach London.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bolton to London?
Departure train station: Bolton train station. This facility is about 1 mile from the city centre. Being an interchange for train and bus transport, the station has a reliable metro connection. Among the facilities available there are shops, an eatery, toilets, WiFi, and accessible telephone and ticket machines.
Arrival train station: London Euston. Virtually every train from Bolton to London ends at this railway station near the heart of London. The complex is the busiest passenger terminal in Britain, serving as the gateway to the region. Pedestrians need about 30 minutes to reach the city centre, while buses take roughly 22 minutes. Taxi rides average 10 minutes. London Euston has two ticket offices, ticket machines, toilets, baby changing facilities, cash and bureau-de-change points, luggage storage, waiting areas, WiFi, and telephones. There are also ample amenities for the disabled, including washrooms, wheelchairs, ramps, and showers in the first-class lounge.
Which train companies travel from Bolton to London?
At least four train companies operate between Bolton and London. Northern Railway and Virgin Trains dominate the route, with trains spreading evenly throughout any day. Chiltern Railways and East Midlands Trains make trips at least once a week.
Northern Railway Bolton to London
Northern Railway operates the first leg of the journeys from Bolton, which usually takes around 20 minutes. It makes more than 30 trips every day.
Virgin Trains Bolton to London
Virgin Trains makes around 30 trips for the second legs of rides to London. The fastest trips are approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes to about 3 hours. The slowest trips extend to almost 11 hours.
Chiltern Railways Bolton to London
Chiltern Railways operates one train from Bolton to London. It usually departs from Bolton Train Station around 9:00 p.m. It takes about 10 hours to arrive in London the following morning a few minutes past 7:00 a.m.
East Midlands Trains Bolton to London
East Midlands Trains has a schedule similar to that of Chiltern Railways. The company runs one train from Bolton to London which leaves at around 9:30 p.m. and reaches London between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The trip is about 10 hours.
Bolton to London Trains: Services on Board
Trains from Bolton to London have first-class or second-class tickets for maximum convenience. The trains are pet-friendly, with companies like Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways allowing up to two small animals. The operators all have similar luggage policies. A passenger can travel with two items of luggage whose volume is at most 30 x 70 x 80 cm, plus an additional piece of hand luggage. Assistance for the disabled can vary, but all trains are reasonably accessible. Usually, operators provide staff to assist disabled people with boarding and disembarking. Train companies advise people with special needs to communicate in advance for proper travel arrangements.
How to find cheap train tickets from Bolton to London
If you're looking for the most economical trains from Bolton to London, book your ticket in advance; most operators increase fares as the travel date approaches. Discounted prices are often available up to about 12 weeks to departure. Another way to save is by travelling during off-peak hours and low season. If you're flexible with your journey date, you can explore the train schedules of different companies and get yourself a great bargain. Trains with multiple changes are usually slower than direct trains, but such journeys are potentially cheaper.
FAQs: Bolton to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and London
Most Bolton to London trains use the Bolton to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Bolton and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bolton station do trains to London 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.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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