Bolton to Lytham train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Lytham

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 16 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Lytham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bolton to Lytham will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Bolton for Lytham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .

The slowest trains will take 1 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.

Northern Rail (3)
14:081h02
Bolton
15:10Lytham
£121One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
04:231h46
Bolton
06:09Lytham
£221One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
20:531h14
Bolton
22:07Lytham
£221One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
07:081h00
Bolton
08:08Lytham
£221One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bolton to Lytham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Lytham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 39 km

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Train
Coach

£22

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Bolton to Lytham train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_rail07:08 Bolton
1h00
08:08 Lytham0 changesdirect
northern_rail20:53 Bolton
1h14
22:07 Lytham0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
northern_rail04:23 Bolton
1h46
06:09 Lytham0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bolton to Lytham

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Trains from Bolton to Lytham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
39 km
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
1h 0m
First train
05:20
Last train
22:45
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Lytham trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bolton and Lytham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£12
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bolton to Lytham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bolton to Lytham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Lytham.
FAQs
The train distance from Bolton to Lytham is 39 km.
Booking trains from Bolton to Lytham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Bolton to Lytham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Bolton to Lytham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The train journey from Bolton to Lytham covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 0m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Bolton to Lytham leaves at 5:20.
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Lytham is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The last train from Bolton to Lytham departs at 22:45.
The train station in Bolton that goes to Lytham is Bolton station (BON), and it arrives at Lytham station (LTM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bolton to Lytham.
Trains from Bolton to Lytham run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bolton to Lytham.
There is no night train service from Bolton to Lytham.
Yes, you can take the train from Bolton to Lytham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Lytham

Bolton
Lytham
The major train station for departures in Bolton is Bolton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your trip from Bolton to Lytham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Parking is not available.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bolton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bromley Cross
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transport options for Hall I' Th' Wood
  • 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

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