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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. 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 train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m 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 Bolton to Liverpool:
A bus is $0.65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Liverpool costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.83. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 57m 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 Liverpool
How to get from Bolton to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX1708:50 AM2h40Bolton, Astley Bridge11:30 AMLiverpool, University$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX1708:50 AM2h40Bolton, Astley Bridge11:30 AMLiverpool, University$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L89315+
C24815 · W846609:19 AM1h43Bolton station (BON)11:02 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$351One-way2 transfers
Other options
- NT203000 · G891668:23 AM1h44Bolton station (BON)10:07 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$221One-way1 transfer
- L89315 · C32421+C248159:19 AM2h04Bolton station (BON)11:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$351One-way2 transfers
- L89315+C24815 · W84666+
G305919:19 AM3h08Bolton station (BON)12:27 PMMoorfields (MRF)$351One-way3 transfers
- NX540 · NX17012:10 PM3h50Bolton, Astley Bridge4:00 PMLiverpool, University$121One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX1709:00 AM2h30Bolton, Interchange11:30 AMLiverpool, University$141One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX1709:00 AM2h45Bolton, Interchange11:45 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Liverpool:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Liverpool costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Liverpool, University.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
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