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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Southport
How to get from Bolton to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Southport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NT203000 · G017088:23 AM2h21Bolton station (BON)10:44 AMSouthport station (SOP)$201One-way1 transfer
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- NT203000 · G017088:23 AM2h21Bolton station (BON)10:44 AMSouthport station (SOP)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NT203000 · G017088:23 AM2h21Bolton station (BON)10:44 AMSouthport station (SOP)$201One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NT203200 · G0171010:13 AM2h31Bolton station (BON)12:44 PMSouthport station (SOP)$201One-way1 transfer
- NT203400 · G0171212:13 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)2:44 PMSouthport station (SOP)$201One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Southport
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Southport 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 Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Southport by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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