The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Penrith
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Penrith will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Penrith on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.




Live departures
Bolton to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Penrith trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:23 AM Bolton | 2h15 | 6:38 AM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 AM Bolton | 1h22 | 10:00 AM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
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TransPennine Express as well as Northern Rail (3) and Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Bolton to Penrith. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bolton to Penrith.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) and Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Bolton to Penrith.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Penrith
Trains from Bolton to Penrith run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast from Bolton to Penrith trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Bolton and Penrith from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bolton to Penrith
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Penrith 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 Penrith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bolton to Penrith
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:50 - 13:20 Saturday 07:50 - 14:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop opposite the Railway Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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