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Compare train for Bradford to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bolton:
A train is €0.81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Bolton costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €14 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 Bradford to Bolton
How to get from Bradford to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM1h31Bradford5:06 PMBolton€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:35 PM1h31Bradford5:06 PMBolton€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:35 PM1h28Bradford2:03 PMBolton€331One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Bolton
Travel to Bolton 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 Bradford to Bolton.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Bolton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Shipley, Market Square and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Bolton by train.
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