The cheapest and fastest trains from Huddersfield to Bolton
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Bolton will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Huddersfield for Bolton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 Huddersfield to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 43 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Huddersfield to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Bolton trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:53 Huddersfield | 1h28 | 06:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:37 Huddersfield | 0h57 | 11:34 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 Huddersfield | 1h11 | 18:31 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Huddersfield to Bolton
Trains from Huddersfield to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 57m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Huddersfield to Bolton trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Huddersfield and Bolton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Huddersfield to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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
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