The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Wales
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Wales will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Bolton to Wales you need to make at least one change.
5:543h57Bolton9:51Cardiff Central£871One-way1 change
6:543h53Bolton10:47Cardiff Central£871One-way1 change
7:533h43Bolton11:36Cardiff Central£871One-way1 change
8:543h50Bolton12:44Cardiff Central£871One-way1 change
19:544h24Bolton0:18Cardiff Central£871One-way1 change
12:083h34Bolton15:42Cardiff Central£1021One-way1 change
14:073h34Bolton17:41Cardiff Central£1021One-way1 change
11:073h36Bolton14:43Cardiff Central£1021One-way1 change
16:073h36Bolton19:43Cardiff Central£1021One-way1 change
13:073h37Bolton16:44Cardiff Central£1021One-way1 change
Live departures
Bolton to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Wales trains for today, Sunday 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:58 Bolton | 3h33 | 13:31 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Wales
Trains from Bolton to Wales run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 6:36 |
Last train 20:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Wales trainsTranspennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Wales from £22. 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 Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Wales
- 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
- 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
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