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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Bolton
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bolton will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bournemouth for Bolton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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 train and coach for Bournemouth to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 321 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£120 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bolton trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:22 Bournemouth | 5h30 | 13:52 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| 04:15 Bournemouth | 6h06 | 10:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Bournemouth | 6h02 | 10:57 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Bolton
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Trains from Bournemouth to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 321 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 321 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Bolton trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Bolton from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bolton 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 Bolton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Bolton
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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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