The cheapest and fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Bolton
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Bolton will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leighton Buzzard 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 220 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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
Leighton Buzzard to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Leighton Buzzard to Bolton trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:32 Leighton Buzzard | 3h20 | 14:52 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Leighton Buzzard | 2h57 | 15:52 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
![]() | 07:34 Leighton Buzzard | 3h33 | 11:07 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:37 Leighton Buzzard | 3h30 | 11:07 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Leighton Buzzard | 3h23 | 11:03 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:40 Leighton Buzzard | 3h25 | 12:05 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:15 Leighton Buzzard | 3h48 | 13:03 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Bolton
Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 19:54 |
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FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- 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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