4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Bolton
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Bolton will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Liverpool to Bolton you need to make at least one change.
W84676+
P2866510:191h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:49Bolton station (BON)£141One-way1 change- P24147 · P2881017:101h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)18:25Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
- G86251 · P2879710:451h40Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:25Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
- G89643 · P2417510:391h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:57Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
- G86227 · P2881217:451h40Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)19:25Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
- W85173+P287878:131h12Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:25Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
- P24147 · P2881017:101h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)18:25Bolton station (BON)£161One-way1 change
C04351+G890458:511h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:08Bolton station (BON)£251One-way1 change- C04355+G890479:511h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:08Bolton station (BON)£251One-way1 change
- C04358+G8906510:511h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:08Bolton station (BON)£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 41 km
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Live departures
Liverpool to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89931 · G89564 | 8:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h19 | 9:21 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| W85173+P28787 | 8:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h12 | 9:25 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
P24126 · P24167+ S92671 | 8:14 Moorfields (MRF) | 1h43 | 9:57 Bolton station (BON) | 2 changes | |
| W84664+P28643 | 8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h30 | 9:49 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G89635 · P24167 | 8:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h18 | 9:57 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G86232 · P28790 | 8:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 10:25 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| C04351+G89045 | 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 10:08 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G89934 · G89573 | 9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 10:21 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| P24130 · P24171+S92668 | 9:14 Moorfields (MRF) | 1h43 | 10:57 Bolton station (BON) | 2 changes | |
| W84671+P28653 | 9:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h30 | 10:49 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G89639 · P24171 | 9:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h18 | 10:57 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G86241 · P28793 | 9:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 11:25 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| C04355+G89047 | 9:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 11:08 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G89939 · G89581 | 10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 11:21 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| P24134 · P24175+S92665 | 10:14 Moorfields (MRF) | 1h43 | 11:57 Bolton station (BON) | 2 changes | |
| W84676+P28665 | 10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h30 | 11:49 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G89643 · P24175 | 10:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h18 | 11:57 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| G86251 · P28797 | 10:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 12:25 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| C04358+G89065 | 10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 12:08 Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Bolton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Bolton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Bolton trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool and Bolton from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Bolton
Most Liverpool to Bolton trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Bromley Cross. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 Edge Hill from Liverpool city centre
Edge Hill is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Edge Hill train station facilities and services
Edge Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edge Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edge Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edge Hill: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edge Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations), 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.
Which Bolton station do trains from Liverpool 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 Lostock from Bolton city centre
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Lostock train station facilities and services
Lostock 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 Lostock.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lostock: 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.
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.
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