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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Bolton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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, coach and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 270 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£118 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 270 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 270 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Bolton trainsAvanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Bolton from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport and Bolton
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- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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