4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bolton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Leeds 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 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Leeds:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Leeds costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10 (-€8). The journey takes 1h 25m 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 Leeds
How to get from Bolton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G89816+W852385:54 AM 1h40 Bolton station (BON) 7:34 AM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G89816+W85238
5:54 AM 1h40 Bolton station (BON) 7:34 AM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L89343+G15896
8:48 AM 1h22 Bolton station (BON) 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G89859+G15885
12:23 AM 3h49 Bolton station (BON) 4:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89877+G15888
6:36 AM 1h35 Bolton station (BON) 8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer - P28778+G15866
6:26 AM 1h23 Bolton station (BON) 7:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Leeds
Travel to Leeds 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 Leeds.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Leeds:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Leeds costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
Travelling from Bolton to Leeds: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
