Travel Information between Lancaster and Bolton
| 37 miles (59 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $10 - $29 | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 37 min | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 37 min | |
| TransPennine Express |
Travel 37 miles (59 km) by train or bus to Bolton from Lancaster. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Lancaster to Bolton.
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How to get from Lancaster to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lancaster to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster to Bolton
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There are 2 options to travel from Lancaster to Bolton including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bolton from Lancaster is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lancaster to Bolton:
Taking a train costs $19 (€17) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€27) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Lancaster and Bolton is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 18 min of travel time.
The Lancaster to Bolton distance is around 37 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Bolton is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lancaster to Bolton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to Bolton:
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster and arrive in Bolton.
The following travel companies offer services from Lancaster to Bolton:
- Travel with TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3) for trains to Bolton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Lancaster to Bolton tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lancaster to Bolton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Bolton with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services to Bolton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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