The cheapest and fastest trains from Wesham to Bolton
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wesham to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wesham to Bolton will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wesham 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 37 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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 Wesham to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wesham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 37 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wesham to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Wesham to Bolton trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:38 Wesham | 0h43 | 05:21 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:57 Wesham | 0h56 | 05:53 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wesham to Bolton
Trains from Wesham to Bolton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 40m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Wesham to Bolton trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Wesham and Bolton from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Wesham to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wesham 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 Wesham and Bolton
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 17:45 Sunday 08:30 - 16:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - From Station Road level access through double doors into booking hall then lift access to both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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
- Onward travel information: Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on the bridge outside the station. (Station side for Preston, opposite side for Blackpool)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Manchester : Level access from the car park over level crossing and up ramp onto platform. To Blackburn : Level access from the car park, through a 4ft wide gate, up a short ramp (1:9 slope) onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
- 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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