How to travel from Liverpool to Bolton

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Bolton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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€18

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€18

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Cheapest

1h 28m

Average total duration

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58m

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30m

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2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Liverpool to Bolton

How to get from Liverpool to Bolton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)L08964 · L05449
08:45AM1h40
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:25AMBolton station (BON)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX170 · NX424
02:45AM3h50
Liverpool, University
06:35AMBolton, Interchange
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36642+Northern Rail (3)L09645
08:54AM1h08
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:02AMBolton station (BON)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC74083+Northern Rail (3)L05448
08:13AM1h12
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:25AMBolton station (BON)
$231One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)L08009 · L06351
08:39AM1h18
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:57AMBolton station (BON)
$231One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37178+Northern Rail (3)L05436
08:23AM1h08
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:31AMBolton station (BON)
$351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX540
04:15PM3h05
Liverpool, University
07:20PMBolton, Interchange
$271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX540
04:05PM3h15
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
07:20PMBolton, Interchange
$271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX540
04:15PM3h15
Liverpool, University
07:30PMBolton, Astley Bridge
$271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Bolton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Bolton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Bolton is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bolton:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bolton costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Bolton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Bolton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Liverpool to Bolton is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Bolton is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Bolton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Bolton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Bolton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Arriva North West, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Bolton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Bolton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Blackpool, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bolton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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