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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Bolton
Omio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m 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 bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Bolton costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.60. The journey takes 59m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Bolton
How to get from Blackpool to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX121 · NX5407:15 PM3h00Blackpool, Central Coach Station10:15 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX121 · NX5407:15 PM3h00Blackpool, Central Coach Station10:15 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G8981310:00 AM0h57Layton (LAY)10:57 AMBolton station (BON)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G898118:58 AM1h00Blackpool North (BPN)9:58 AMBolton station (BON)$201One-way0 transfers
- G898139:57 AM1h00Blackpool North (BPN)10:57 AMBolton station (BON)$261One-way0 transfers
- G8983710:55 AM1h01Blackpool North (BPN)11:56 AMBolton station (BON)$261One-way0 transfers
- NX121 · NX5407:15 PM2h55Blackpool, Central Coach Station10:10 PMBolton, Interchange$171One-way1 transfer
- NX42410:00 PM1h15Blackpool, Central Coach Station11:15 PMBolton, Interchange$171One-way0 transfers
- NX121 · NX5404:00 PM3h05Blackpool, Central Coach Station7:05 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Bolton:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Bolton costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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