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Bolton Museum and Art Gallery
Bolton's main museum and gallery with local history, archaeology, art, and aquarium displays in a central civic building.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Bolton will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 18 trains that leave Blackpool for Bolton on Thu, Aug 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
G89833
G89831
G89836
G89839
P24716 · G89854
G88967+
W84899
G89843
G89857
G89836
G89850Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Bolton:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Bolton costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.07. The journey takes 57m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Bolton trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89552 · G89165+ W84899 | Delayed 7:51 AM 8:50 AMLayton (LAY) | 1h17 | 10:07 AM Bolton station (BON) | 2 transfers | |
G89833 | On time 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 9:53 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24710 · G89839 | On time 9:29 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h24 | 10:53 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89171+ W84901 | On time 10:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h01 | 11:06 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89843 | 10:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h56 | 11:21 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89843 | 10:28 AM Layton (LAY) | 0h53 | 11:21 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24713 · G89847 | On time 10:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 11:53 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89847 | On time 10:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 11:53 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88976+ W84903 | On time 11:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h48 | 12:07 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89850 | On time 11:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h57 | 12:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89850 | On time 11:27 AM Layton (LAY) | 0h54 | 12:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24716 · G89854 | On time 11:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 12:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89854 | On time 11:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 12:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89163+ W84907 | On time 12:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h01 | 1:06 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89857 | On time 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h56 | 1:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89857 | On time 12:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h53 | 1:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24719 · G89861 | On time 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 1:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89861 | On time 12:55 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h58 | 1:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89169+ W84908 | On time 1:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h01 | 2:06 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89863 | On time 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h56 | 2:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89863 | On time 1:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h53 | 2:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24722 · G89865 | On time 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 2:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89865 | On time 1:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 2:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89867 | On time 2:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h53 | 3:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24725 · G89817 | On time 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 3:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89819 | On time 3:26 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h55 | 4:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24699 · G89821 | On time 3:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 4:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
P24702 · G89825 | On time 4:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 5:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89155+ W84922 | On time 5:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h01 | 6:06 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89827 | On time 5:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 6:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89827 | On time 5:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h56 | 6:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24705 · G89830 | On time 5:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 6:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89830 | On time 5:56 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h57 | 6:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89161+ W84923 | On time 6:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h01 | 7:06 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89832 | On time 6:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h59 | 7:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89832 | On time 6:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h56 | 7:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24708 · G89834 | On time 6:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 7:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89834 | On time 6:58 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h55 | 7:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89838 | On time 7:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h56 | 8:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24711 · G89841 | On time 7:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 8:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89845 | 8:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h56 | 9:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24714 · G89849 | On time 8:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 9:53 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89852 | On time 9:24 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h57 | 10:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24717 · G89856 | On time 9:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h51 | 11:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
G89856 | On time 10:26 PM Layton (LAY) | 0h55 | 11:21 PM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24720 · G89859 | On time 10:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h45 | 12:15 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
G89831 | 8:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0h58 | 9:21 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89831 | 8:26 AM Layton (LAY) | 0h55 | 9:21 AM Bolton station (BON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24707 · G89833 | 8:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h23 | 9:53 AM Bolton station (BON) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Blackpool to Bolton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Bolton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bolton trip today.
Bolton's main museum and gallery with local history, archaeology, art, and aquarium displays in a central civic building.
Independent heritage museum exploring workers' lives, social history, and the district's industrial communities.
Restored country house museum with period rooms, collections, and family-friendly interpretation of Bolton's past.
Historic landscaped hillside with paths, follies, and broad views; one of the area's most loved walking destinations.
Major country park around reservoirs and moorland, ideal for scenic walks, cycling, and panoramic viewpoints.
Popular upland walking area with sweeping views from Winter Hill and access to moorland trails above Bolton.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and potatoes, slow-cooked in one pot. It is a classic Greater Manchester and Lancashire comfort dish.
A flaky pastry pie filled with seasoned minced beef and onion. Strongly associated with nearby Wigan and widely loved across Bolton and Greater Manchester.
A suet pudding of beef and onion steamed in cloth or a basin. This old Lancashire staple is traditional in local pubs and family kitchens.
Well-regarded Indian restaurant known for polished service, stylish interiors and refined curries and grills. Suitable for a more upscale meal in Bolton.
Established casual restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean grills, meze and flatbreads in a lively modern setting.
Popular traditional pub and dining venue beside Moss Bank Park, known for cask ales, British classics and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Bolton is generally cheaper than London and many major UK cities, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Bolton Station -> Bolton Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool 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.

Most Blackpool to Bolton trains use the Blackpool North to Bolton station pair, with some services arriving at Lostock. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Bolton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, 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 Just inside concourse on right hand side, 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.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
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.
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Lostock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Lostock.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
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' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
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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