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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
21 m
Trains on 17 Sept
21
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 21 trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
G898319:210h24Bolton station (BON)9:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes- G898186:210h24Bolton station (BON)6:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes
- G898339:540h21Bolton station (BON)10:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes
- G8983610:210h24Bolton station (BON)10:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes
- G8984311:210h24Bolton station (BON)11:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G898787:380h20Bolton station (BON)7:58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G898818:370h21Bolton station (BON)8:58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G898288:540h21Bolton station (BON)9:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G898206:540h21Bolton station (BON)7:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G898339:540h21Bolton station (BON)10:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 17 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£4 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £0.42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £4.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 38m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (22m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89816 | On time 5:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 6:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89818 | On time 6:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 6:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89877 | On time 6:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 6:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89820 | On time 6:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 7:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24154+ W84878 | On time 6:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 7:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89822 | On time 7:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0h23 | 7:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89878 | On time 7:38 Bolton station (BON) | 0h20 | 7:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89824 | On time 7:53 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 8:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24158+W84893 | On time 7:57 Bolton station (BON) | 0h30 | 8:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89826 | On time 8:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0h23 | 8:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89881 | On time 8:37 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 8:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89828 | On time 8:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 9:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24162+W84896 | On time 8:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 9:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89831 | On time 9:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 9:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89882 | On time 9:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 9:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89833 | On time 9:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 10:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24167+W84899 | On time 9:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 10:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89836 | On time 10:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 10:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89883 | On time 10:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 10:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89839 | On time 10:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 11:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24171+W84901 | On time 10:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 11:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89843 | On time 11:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 11:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89869 | On time 11:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 11:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89850 | On time 12:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 12:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89885 | On time 12:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 12:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89854 | On time 12:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 13:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24179+W84907 | On time 12:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 13:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89857 | On time 13:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 13:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89887 | On time 13:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 13:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89819 | On time 16:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 16:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89821 | On time 16:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 17:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24156+W84918 | On time 16:58 Bolton station (BON) | 0h28 | 17:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89823 | On time 17:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h24 | 17:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89873 | On time 17:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h22 | 17:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89825 | On time 17:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h21 | 18:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 16m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 23:08 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £3. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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