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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Bolton
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €6
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €8
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 28 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 29 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 10
- Distance
- 19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Bolton will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €6.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 10 trains from Blackburn to Bolton, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
C326006:47 AM 0h28 Blackburn station (BBN) 7:15 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes- C32634
8:48 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 9:17 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes - C32644
9:48 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 10:17 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes - L89314
6:18 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 6:47 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes - L89368
10:18 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 10:47 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes
- C32600
6:47 AM 0h28 Blackburn station (BBN) 7:15 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes - C32620
7:47 AM 0h28 Blackburn station (BBN) 8:15 AM Bolton station (BON) €9 1 One-way 0 changes - C32614
7:17 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 7:46 AM Bolton station (BON) €11 1 One-way 0 changes - C32634
8:48 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 9:17 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes - L89314
6:18 AM 0h29 Blackburn station (BBN) 6:47 AM Bolton station (BON) €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Bolton
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Trains from Blackburn to Bolton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 28m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Blackburn to Bolton train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Bolton trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L89348 | On time 6:18 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h30 | 6:48 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89001+ W84923 | On time 6:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h44 | 7:06 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| C32640 | On time 6:49 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h28 | 7:17 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
| L89314 | 6:18 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 6:47 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32600 | 6:47 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h28 | 7:15 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32614 | 7:17 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 7:46 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32620 | 7:47 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h28 | 8:15 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89343 | 8:18 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 8:47 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32634 | 8:48 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 9:17 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89354 | 9:18 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 9:47 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88958+W84899 | 9:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h45 | 10:07 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 change | |
| C32644 | 9:48 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 10:17 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89368 | 10:18 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h29 | 10:47 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Bolton
Most Blackburn to Bolton trains use the Blackburn to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Bromley Cross. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackburn station do trains to Bolton leave from?
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Blackburn train station facilities and services
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bolton station do trains from Blackburn arrive at?
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Bromley Cross from Bolton city centre
Bromley Cross is 3 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bromley Cross train station facilities and services
Bromley Cross 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 Bromley Cross.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bromley Cross: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bromley Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley Cross: 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.
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