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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Bolton
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 21 Sept
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
12 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
12 m
Trains on 21 Sept
43
Distance
17 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bolton will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Fast trains
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 43 trains from Manchester to Bolton, including 43 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
P240275:430h19Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:02Bolton station (BON)£21One-way0 changes- G895405:080h14Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:22Bolton station (BON)£21One-way0 changes
- P2867712:330h16Deansgate (DGT)12:49Bolton station (BON)£21One-way0 changes
- P2867212:090h22Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:31Bolton station (BON)£21One-way0 changes
- P2405912:440h18Manchester Victoria (MCV)13:02Bolton station (BON)£21One-way0 changes
- G890405:550h12Deansgate (DGT)6:07Bolton station (BON)£41One-way0 changes
- G890459:560h12Deansgate (DGT)10:08Bolton station (BON)£41One-way0 changes
- G8904710:560h12Deansgate (DGT)11:08Bolton station (BON)£41One-way0 changes
- G8955417:390h13Deansgate (DGT)17:52Bolton station (BON)£41One-way0 changes
- G8955017:080h13Deansgate (DGT)17:21Bolton station (BON)£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bolton is a train with an average price of £3.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bolton:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Bolton costing on average £4.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bolton is by train with an average journey time of 17m.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Coach takes on average 36m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Bolton including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 17m faster (17m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bolton trains for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P24041 | On time 19:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h18 | 20:03 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89056 | On time 19:52 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h14 | 20:06 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89598 | On time 20:07 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 20:20 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89603 | On time 21:07 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 21:20 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 21 September | |||||
| G89540 | 5:08 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h14 | 5:22 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24027 | 5:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 6:02 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89040 | 5:55 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h12 | 6:07 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89542 | 6:06 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h14 | 6:20 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28614 | 6:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 6:30 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85326 | 6:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 6:33 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28616 | 6:32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h17 | 6:49 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89545 | 6:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h14 | 6:53 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89548 | 7:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 7:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89564 | 9:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 9:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28637 | 9:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 9:31 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85301 | 9:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 9:34 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28643 | 9:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h16 | 9:49 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89569 | 9:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h14 | 9:53 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24048 | 9:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 10:02 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89045 | 9:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h12 | 10:08 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89573 | 10:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 10:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28647 | 10:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 10:31 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85303 | 10:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 10:34 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28653 | 10:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h16 | 10:49 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89577 | 10:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 10:52 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24052 | 10:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 11:02 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89047 | 10:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h12 | 11:08 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89581 | 11:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 11:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28660 | 11:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 11:31 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89589 | 12:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 12:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28672 | 12:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 12:31 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G85312 | 12:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 12:34 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28677 | 12:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h16 | 12:49 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89593 | 12:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h14 | 12:53 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24059 | 12:44 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h18 | 13:02 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89550 | 17:08 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 17:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28724 | 17:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 17:31 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90363 | 17:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h19 | 17:34 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28728 | 17:33 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h16 | 17:49 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89554 | 17:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h13 | 17:52 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24040 | 17:43 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h22 | 18:05 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bolton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Bolton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 13m.
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
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Bolton trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Bolton from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
13m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£1
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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 Transpennine Express Duration
12m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£3
Transpennine Express frequency
2 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
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
11m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£20
TransPennine Express frequency
9 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
14m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£5
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
Complete guide to Bolton
Things to do in Bolton
Discover the best of Bolton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bolton trip today.
- Recommended
Bolton Steam Museum
Independent museum telling the story of local steam, electricity and engineering through working exhibits and volunteer guides.
- Recommended
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Art gallery and museum in a former house, showing decorative arts, paintings and objects linked to local collecting history.
- Must visit
Smithills Estate
Large country park with moorland views, reservoirs, walking trails and access to one of Bolton's best-known hilltop panoramas.
- Recommended
Jumbles Country Park
Popular beauty spot with a reservoir, woodland paths and open moor walks, well suited to gentle strolls or longer hikes.
- Recommended
Barrow Bridge
Historic village area with cobbled character, old buildings and scenic access to museum grounds and woodland walks.
- Gluten-free
Bury Black Pudding
A hearty black pudding made in nearby Bury from pig’s blood, fat and oats. It is a defining Greater Manchester breakfast staple.
- Vegetarian
Chip Barm
Soft bread rolls split and filled with buttered chips, often with salt and vinegar. A classic North West cheap eat loved in Bolton.
Meat and Potato Pie
A savoury pie from nearby Wigan filled traditionally with potato, onion and meat. It reflects Lancashire’s working-class baking heritage.
Cezar's Kitchen
Popular Turkish restaurant serving charcoal-grilled meats, mezze and fresh bread in a smart but relaxed setting.
Achari
Well-known local Indian restaurant with curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable neighbourhood dining room.
Rice 'N' Spice
Refined Indian dining with regional dishes and attentive service, suited to a more polished evening meal.
Pound sterling (£)
Bolton is usually cheaper than Manchester or London for hotels, meals and local travel, making it good value for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Bee Network
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £5
To the city centre
Bolton Station -> Bolton Town Centre
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless card and device payment works on Bee Network buses for tickets up to £10.
- The adult hopper ticket is valid for unlimited Bee Network bus changes within 60 min of purchase.
FAQs: Manchester to Bolton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Bolton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Manchester to Bolton covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 12m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Bolton is 17 km.
The first train from Manchester to Bolton leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Manchester to Bolton departs at 23:55.
Trains from Manchester to Bolton run approximately 13 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Bolton.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Bolton. The service operates 13 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
To get from Manchester to Bolton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Bolton.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Bolton is Manchester Victoria (MCV), and it arrives at Bolton station (BON).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bolton is by train, costing approximately £1.
Booking trains from Manchester to Bolton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Bolton offers a mix of urban and suburban views, but it is not typically considered scenic compared to routes through the countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester to Bolton is feasible. The journey takes 12m, covers 17 km, and trains run 8 times per day.
To fully enjoy Bolton's attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended, allowing time to explore local highlights such as the Bolton Museum, Smithills Hall, and nearby nature spots.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Bolton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bolton
Most Manchester to Bolton trains use the Manchester Victoria to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Lostock. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Bolton
Which Manchester station do trains to Bolton leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Bolton leave from Manchester Victoria. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Bolton station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Bolton most often arrive at Bolton. Some services arrive at Lostock, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Bolton arrival station.
BoltonBolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
City-centre transport
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus576, 535, 525, 526, 507, 561, 562, 575, 527, 534, 537, 541, 533, 480 · 10m · £2 · every ~79 min
125 · 15m · £8 · every ~16 min
Bolton train station facilities and services
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: 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.
LostockLostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Lostock from Bolton city centre
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North, Manchester Oxford Road - Blackpool North, Manchester Airport - Preston, Bolton - Corkickle, Bolton - Blackpool North, Bolton - Barrow-in-Furness, Bolton - Millom, Bolton - Windermere, Stockport - Blackpool North · 4m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus905, 930, 520 · 19m · £2 · every ~6 min
576, 575 · 21m · £2 · every ~20 min
Lostock train station facilities and services
Lostock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lostock.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lostock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hall I' Th' WoodHall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF
City-centre transport
Getting to Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainManchester Victoria - Blackburn, Rochdale - Blackburn, Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe, Rochdale - Clitheroe, Rochdale - Ribblehead, Bolton - Blackburn, Bolton - Clitheroe, Bolton - Ribblehead · 5m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus507, 541, 533, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~19 min
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: 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.
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