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Compare train for Bolton to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.07. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 1m 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 Bolton to Chester
How to get from Bolton to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G89801+
W4370710:32 AM1h22Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G89801+W4370710:32 AM1h22Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G89801+W4370710:32 AM1h22Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G89811 · C32421+W437079:58 AM1h56Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way2 transfers
- G89811+W437079:58 AM1h56Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way1 transfer
- NT203000 · G89166+
C035168:23 AM3h07Bolton station (BON)11:30 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way2 transfers
- NT203200+
W33141+W4370710:13 AM1h41Bolton station (BON)11:54 AMChester station (CTR)$381One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Chester
Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Chester.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Chester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Chester by train.
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