4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Bolton
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Bolton will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth 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 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 58 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 coach, train and flight for Plymouth to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. 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 £42, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 376 km
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£89 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:25 Plymouth | 6h00 | 10:25 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Plymouth | 7h58 | 12:53 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Bolton
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Trains from Plymouth to Bolton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 5h 41m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 41m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 17:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Plymouth to Bolton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Plymouth and Bolton from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Bolton
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCLost 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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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