- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to London will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
It's difficult to get from Bolton to London without transferring at least once.
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W34028Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to London:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to London costing on average $113 (€91).
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to London costing on average $222 (€179).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (2h 31m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly $23 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($113 (€91) vs $135 (€109)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to London trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89315+ W33105 | 9:19 AM Bolton station (BON) | 3h47 | 1:06 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C32617+ W33049 | 11:19 AM Bolton station (BON) | 3h23 | 2:42 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89886+ W33221 | 12:36 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h07 | 3:43 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89888+ W33239 | 1:36 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h02 | 4:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bolton to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
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