The cheapest and fastest trains from Kidsgrove to Bolton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kidsgrove to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kidsgrove to Bolton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Kidsgrove 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 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kidsgrove to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kidsgrove to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 57 km
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£26 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kidsgrove to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Kidsgrove to Bolton trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:11 Kidsgrove | 2h48 | 11:59 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:47 Kidsgrove | 2h19 | 13:06 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 07:03 Kidsgrove | 1h18 | 08:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kidsgrove to Bolton
Trains from Kidsgrove to Bolton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Kidsgrove to Bolton trainsNorthern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Kidsgrove and Bolton from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
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West Midlands Trains
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Kidsgrove to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:30 Saturday 06:10 - 12:30 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located inside the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering, the bus / coach will collect from the entrance of the station car park.
- 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
- 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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