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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Loughborough will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Loughborough 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 122 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Loughborough trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:54 Bolton | 2h58 | 07:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Bolton | 3h57 | 08:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Loughborough
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Trains from Bolton to Loughborough run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £67 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bolton and Loughborough from £67. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Loughborough
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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