The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Bolton
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£175
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to Bolton will cost around £175 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stevenage 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 240 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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, coach and flight for Stevenage to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£118 Average Price | £146 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stevenage to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Bolton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:37 Stevenage | 5h31 | 10:08 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Stevenage | 3h47 | 10:57 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:15 Stevenage | 4h34 | 11:49 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Bolton
Trains from Stevenage to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 20:36 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER from Stevenage to Bolton trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER trains will get you between Stevenage and Bolton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stevenage to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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 the 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 Great Northern 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
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 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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