The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Warrington
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Warrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Warrington will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bolton for Warrington every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton to Warrington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 23 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Warrington train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Warrington trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y00919 · Y00780 | Delayed 06:23 06:21Bolton station (BON) | 0h55 | 07:16 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
G31550+ W09849 | On time 06:32 Bolton station (BON) | 0h48 | 07:20 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1 change | |
Y00803+ C27140 | On time 06:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h59 | 07:35 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
G32853+ W10336 | On time 06:50 Bolton station (BON) | 0h50 | 07:40 Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1 change | |
W49655+ Y07534 | On time 06:58 Bolton station (BON) | 1h00 | 07:58 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
Y05795 · Y04630 | On time 07:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0h54 | 08:16 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 04:54 Bolton | 1h14 | 06:08 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:50 Bolton | 0h50 | 06:40 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Warrington
Trains from Bolton to Warrington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 50m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Bolton to Warrington trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Bolton and Warrington from £5. 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 Warrington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Warrington 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 Warrington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Warrington
- 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 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via Ramp
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Road, opposite the station car park entrance for services to Manchester, adjacent to the car park entrance for services to Warrington.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 05:45 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Warrington Bank Quay Car Park 2 - Slutchers Lane
- 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 28 cycle spaces are available outside the main entrance and 8 cycle spaces are on Platform 3/4.
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
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