The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Bolton
Cheapest price
£277
Average price
£282
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Bolton will cost around £282 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £277.
Of the 2 trains that leave Eastbourne for Bolton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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.




Live departures
Eastbourne to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:49 Eastbourne | 5h32 | 09:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:51 Eastbourne | 5h30 | 10:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Bolton
Trains from Eastbourne to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 18:32 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Eastbourne to Bolton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Eastbourne and Bolton from £88. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
- 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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