Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

€4

Average price

€4

Fastest journey

18 m

Average duration

20 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.

Fast trains

Of the 9 trains that leave Bolton station (BON) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) on Tue, Aug 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .

On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 23 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 RailP28784
    8:26 AM0h25
    Bolton station (BON)
    8:51 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL89343
    8:48 AM0h18
    Bolton station (BON)
    9:06 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailC32622
    8:16 AM0h23
    Bolton station (BON)
    8:39 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL89316
    11:48 AM0h18
    Bolton station (BON)
    12:06 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP28793
    11:25 AM0h24
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:49 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €4.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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Bus
Driving

€4

Average price

Cheapest

€4

Average price

€5

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 12m

Average total duration

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is a train with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV):

A train is €0.44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) costing on average €4.

The fastest way to travel from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Manchester Victoria (MCV) take longer:

Bus takes on average 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (22m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly €0.63 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€4 vs €5). 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, 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

Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailP28778
On time
6:26 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
6:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89314
On time
6:48 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
7:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24154 · L89242
On time
6:58 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h35
7:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32602
On time
7:16 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h23
7:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28781
On time
7:26 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h23
7:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32616
On time
7:47 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h20
8:07 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89824 · L89467
On time
7:53 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h26
8:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailP24158 · L89246
On time
7:57 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h36
8:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32622
On time
8:16 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h23
8:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28784
On time
8:26 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h25
8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89343
On time
8:48 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
9:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24162 · L89250
On time
8:58 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h35
9:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32636
On time
9:18 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h21
9:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28787
On time
9:25 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
9:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89354
On time
9:48 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
10:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32646
On time
10:18 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h21
10:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28790
On time
10:25 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
10:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89368
On time
10:48 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
11:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32657
On time
11:18 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h20
11:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28793
On time
11:25 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
11:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89316
On time
11:48 AM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
12:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32659
On time
4:18 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h21
4:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28808
On time
4:25 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h25
4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89318
On time
4:48 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
5:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24156 · L89276
On time
4:58 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h35
5:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32609
On time
5:18 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h21
5:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28809
On time
5:25 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
5:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailL89335
On time
5:48 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h18
6:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24160 · L89279
On time
5:58 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h35
6:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32629
On time
6:18 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h21
6:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28810
On time
6:25 PM Bolton station (BON)
0h24
6:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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Trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 18:49. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 18m.

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
9 miles (16 km)
Average train duration
22m
Cheapest ticket price
€2
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
18m
First train
5:25 AM
Last train
6:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
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, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
€2
Northern Rail frequency
8 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Transpennine Express frequency
5 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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
€6
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Manchester Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €2, while the average price is around €4.
The train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) takes 18m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is 9 miles (16 km).
The first train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) leaves at 5:25 AM.
The last train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) leaves at 6:49 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Yes, there is a direct train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV). This service operates 6 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
The cheapest way to get from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by train, with a cost of around €2.
The train journey from Bolton to Manchester Victoria is primarily urban and industrial, with views of residential areas, commercial zones, and some green spaces along the route. It offers a practical rather than scenic experience.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Bolton to Manchester Victoria. The journey takes 18m with trains running 8 times per day over a distance of 9 miles (16 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Since neither Bolton station (BON) nor Manchester Victoria (MCV) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) include Leeds, Rochdale, Blackburn, Halifax, Bolton.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Most Bolton station (BON) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains use the Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton station (BON) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bolton
Arrival train stations in Manchester
BoltonBolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BEWifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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 · €9 · 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.

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