The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 12 trains that leave Bolton station (BON) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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.
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Compare train and coach for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 25 km
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1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y05942 | On time 06:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h42 | 07:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W49655+ C26563 | On time 06:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h47 | 07:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y05795 | On time 07:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0h38 | 08:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00822 | On time 07:38 Bolton station (BON) | 0h37 | 08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y04867 | On time 07:53 Bolton station (BON) | 0h43 | 08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W49660+ C26578 | On time 07:57 Bolton station (BON) | 0h47 | 08:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y05748 | On time 08:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0h38 | 09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00820 | On time 08:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h39 | 09:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y05797 | On time 08:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h42 | 09:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W49664+ C26575 | On time 08:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h46 | 09:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y05758 | On time 09:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h39 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00806 | On time 09:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h39 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 18:56. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 37m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 18:56 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £4. 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 station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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