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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Bolton
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Bolton will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Carlisle for Bolton 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 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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 Carlisle to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 150 km
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2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:43 Carlisle | 1h55 | 06:38 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:32 Carlisle | 1h34 | 10:06 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Bolton
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Trains from Carlisle to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Carlisle to Bolton trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Carlisle and Bolton from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Bolton
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station 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 Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- 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 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost 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
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