The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Stafford
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Stafford will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Stafford 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 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.
9:542h05Bolton11:59Stafford£461One-way0 changes
9:361h41Bolton11:17Stafford£471One-way0 changes
9:361h41Bolton11:17Stafford£471One-way0 changes
9:542h05Bolton11:59Stafford£461One-way0 changes
Live departures
Bolton to Stafford train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Stafford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:36 Bolton | 1h41 | 11:17 Stafford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:54 Bolton | 2h05 | 11:59 Stafford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Stafford
Trains from Bolton to Stafford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 21:33 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Stafford trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Stafford from £46. 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 Stafford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Stafford 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 Stafford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Stafford
- 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
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