Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jun

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£4

Fastest journey

18 m

Average duration

18 m

Trains per day

34

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

Of the 34 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Bolton station (BON) every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .

The slowest trains will take 18 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.

  • Northern RailG89581
    11:020h19
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:21Bolton station (BON)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89577
    10:330h19
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:52Bolton station (BON)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89597
    13:020h19
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:21Bolton station (BON)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89585
    11:330h19
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:52Bolton station (BON)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89602
    13:330h20
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:53Bolton station (BON)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £3.

Distance: 17 km

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£4

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34m

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Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89617
Delayed
14:20 15:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
14:37 14:37Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84692+Northern RailP28709
Delayed
14:08 15:07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
15:49 Bolton station (BON)
1 change
Northern RailG89541
On time
15:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
15:52 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89053
On time
15:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
16:08 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89543
On time
16:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
16:21 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84697+Northern RailP28719
On time
16:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
16:49 Bolton station (BON)
1 change
Northern RailG89546
On time
16:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
16:52 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89055
On time
16:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
17:08 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89550
On time
17:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
17:21 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84702+Northern RailP28728
On time
17:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
17:49 Bolton station (BON)
1 change
Northern RailG89558
On time
18:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
18:21 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84708+Northern RailP28735
On time
18:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
18:49 Bolton station (BON)
1 change
Northern RailG89562
On time
18:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
18:53 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89057
On time
18:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
19:08 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89566
On time
19:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
19:21 Bolton station (BON)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84714+Northern RailP28745
On time
19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h43
19:49 Bolton station (BON)
1 change
Tuesday 9 June
Northern RailG895426:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
6:20 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895456:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
6:53 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895487:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
7:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84646+Northern RailP286257:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
7:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG895527:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
7:52 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG890427:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
8:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895568:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
8:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84651+Northern RailP286338:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
8:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG895608:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
8:52 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG890628:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
9:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895649:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
9:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84656+Northern RailP286439:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
9:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG895699:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
9:53 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG890459:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
10:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8957310:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
10:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84661+Northern RailP2865310:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
10:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG8957710:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
10:52 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8904710:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
11:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958111:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
11:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84667+Northern RailP2866511:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
11:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG8958511:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
11:52 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958912:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
12:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84673+Northern RailP2867712:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
12:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG8959312:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
12:53 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8959713:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
13:21 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84680+Northern RailP2868713:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
13:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG8960213:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
13:53 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8905113:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
14:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8960714:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
14:22 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84686+Northern RailP2869714:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
14:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change
Northern RailG8961414:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h19
14:52 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8906714:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h18
15:08 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8961715:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h20
15:22 Bolton station (BON)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84692+Northern RailP2870915:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
15:49 Bolton station (BON)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
17 km
Average train duration
34m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
13m
First train
0:08
Last train
23:02
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bolton station (BON) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
£2
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
£4
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
£20
TransPennine Express frequency
13 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
£5
Northern Trains Limited frequency
18 a day

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) 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 station (BON), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) is 17 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) leaves at 0:08.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) departs at 23:02.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bolton station (BON). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Bolton offers a mix of urban and suburban views, with glimpses of the Greater Manchester landscape, but it is not typically considered a notably scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Bolton is feasible. The journey takes 13m, the distance is 17 km, and there are trains every 5 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bolton station (BON).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bolton station (BON)

Manchester
Bolton
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Bolton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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