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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bolton
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bolton will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton 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 233 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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.
7:103h42Luton10:52Bolton£511One-way0 changes
8:104h39Luton12:49Bolton£761One-way0 changes
- 7:103h42Luton10:52Bolton£511One-way0 changes
- 8:104h39Luton12:49Bolton£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 233 km
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£77 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton 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 |
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| 7:10 Luton | 3h42 | 10:52 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:10 Luton | 4h39 | 12:49 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Bolton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Bolton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 4:38 |
Last train 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast from Luton to Bolton trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Luton and Bolton from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Bolton
Most Luton to Bolton trains use the Luton to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Hall I' Th' Wood. Use this guide to compare Luton and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Bolton leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Leagrave from Luton city centre
Leagrave is 4 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Leagrave train station facilities and services
Leagrave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leagrave.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leagrave.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leagrave.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leagrave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leagrave: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leagrave: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Bolton station do trains from Luton 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 Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: 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.
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