4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Bolton
Cheapest price
£167
Average price
£167
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Bolton will cost around £167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £167.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton 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 181 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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 and coach for Northampton to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 181 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Bolton trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:15 Northampton | 3h37 | 07:52 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:42 Northampton | 4h11 | 08:53 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:39 Northampton | 2h42 | 08:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:11 Northampton | 2h42 | 08:53 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Northampton to Bolton by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
19 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Bolton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Northampton to Bolton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Bolton trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Bolton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
West Midlands Trains
FAQs: Northampton to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Bolton
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
Most popular train connections from Northampton
More options for your journey from Northampton to Bolton
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Bolton and Northampton
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
