Bolton to Leeds train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$9

Average price

$15

Fastest journey

1 h 53 m

Average duration

2 h 1 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

63 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bolton to Leeds will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bolton for Leeds on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.

Northern Rail (3)
06:16AM2h05
Bolton
08:21AMLeeds
$91One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
11:58AM2h06
Bolton
02:04PMLeeds
$161One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
08:18AM1h56
Bolton
10:14AMLeeds
$161One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
04:54AM2h11
Bolton
07:05AMLeeds
$171One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
07:58AM2h06
Bolton
10:04AMLeeds
$181One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Bolton to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 8:07 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
northern_rail4:54 AM Bolton
2h11
7:05 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail6:16 AM Bolton
2h05
8:21 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail7:58 AM Bolton
2h06
10:04 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail8:18 AM Bolton
1h56
10:14 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail11:58 AM Bolton
2h06
2:04 PM Leeds0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bolton to Leeds

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Trains from Bolton to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 19m.

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
39 miles (63 km)
Average train duration
1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 19m
First train
00:05
Last train
23:47
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 (3), TransPennine Express from Bolton to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Bolton and Leeds from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

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 Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€7)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
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.
Learn more about TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
TransPennine Express frequency
3 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

FAQs: Trains from Bolton to Leeds

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.
Train ticket prices from Bolton to Leeds can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $7 (€6), while the average price is around $18 (€15).
The train from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 19m and runs 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Leeds is by train, with a cost of around $7 (€6).
The last train from Bolton to Leeds leaves at 11:47 PM.
The first train from Bolton to Leeds leaves at 12:05 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Bolton to Leeds.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
Yes, you can take the train from Bolton to Leeds.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bolton to Leeds.
The distance by train from Bolton to Leeds is 39 miles (63 km).
The train station in Bolton that goes to Leeds is Bolton station (BON), which connects to Leeds station (LDS).
There is no high speed train available from Bolton to Leeds.
Yes, a day trip from Bolton to Leeds is feasible with a travel duration of 1h 19m and a distance of 39 miles (63 km). Trains run 6 times per day.
The train journey from Bolton to Leeds offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through picturesque countryside, charming towns, and views of the Pennines, providing a moderately scenic experience.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bolton to Leeds

Bolton
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Bolton is Bolton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your trip from Bolton to Leeds.
BoltonWifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Parking is not available.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Bolton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Bromley CrossParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Bromley Cross station, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Bromley Cross
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Hall I' Th' WoodParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Hall-i'-th'-Wood station, Crompton Way, Hall-i'-th'-Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transit options for Hall I' Th' Wood
  • 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
LostockParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Lostock
  • Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811

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