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The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Bolton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
265 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Bolton will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Motherwell for Bolton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
08:242h43
Motherwell11:07Bolton
£521One-way
0 changes
04:564h10
Motherwell09:06Bolton
£541One-way
0 changes
11:213h00
Motherwell14:21Bolton
£731One-way
0 changes
08:242h43
Motherwell11:07Bolton
£521One-way
0 changes
11:213h00
Motherwell14:21Bolton
£731One-way
0 changes
04:564h10
Motherwell09:06Bolton
£541One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Motherwell to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 265 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Motherwell to Bolton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:38
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:48 Motherwell | 4h18 | 09:06 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:56 Motherwell | 4h10 | 09:06 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:25 Motherwell | 2h41 | 15:06 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Bolton
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Trains from Motherwell to Bolton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 20:08 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Motherwell to Bolton trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Motherwell and Bolton from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£18
TransPennine Express frequency
1 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
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 48m
Cheapest Price
£24
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£76
first_transpennine_express frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Motherwell to Bolton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Motherwell to Bolton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Motherwell to Bolton.
Booking trains from Motherwell to Bolton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Motherwell and Bolton. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_transpennine_express.
The train distance from Motherwell to Bolton is 265 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Motherwell to Bolton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Motherwell to Bolton covers a distance of 265 km and takes approximately 2h 40m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Bolton is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Motherwell that goes to Bolton is Motherwell station (MTH), and it arrives at Bolton station (BON).
The first train from Motherwell to Bolton leaves at 5:23.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Motherwell to Bolton.
The last train from Motherwell to Bolton departs at 20:08.
Yes, you can take the train from Motherwell to Bolton.
Trains from Motherwell to Bolton run approximately 3 times per day.
There is no night train service from Motherwell to Bolton.
To get from Motherwell to Bolton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Bolton
Motherwell
Bolton
The major train station for departures in Motherwell is Motherwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Motherwell for your trip from Motherwell to Bolton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Motherwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
The major train station for arrivals in Bolton is Bolton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your journey to Bolton from Motherwell.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibility
WCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bolton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Hall I' Th' Wood
- 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
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