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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Bolton
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Bolton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Bolton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
9:452h36Derby12:21Bolton£241One-way0 changes
- 9:452h36Derby12:21Bolton£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 97 km
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Live departures
Derby to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:45 Derby | 2h36 | 12:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Bolton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Bolton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 0:22 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Bolton trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Bolton from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Bolton
Most Derby to Bolton trains use the Derby to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Bromley Cross. Use this guide to compare Derby and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Bolton leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bolton station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolton train station facilities and services
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: 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.
Getting to Bromley Cross from Bolton city centre
Bromley Cross is 3 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bromley Cross train station facilities and services
Bromley Cross has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bromley Cross.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bromley Cross: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bromley Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley Cross: 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.
Getting to Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: 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.
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