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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $15 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 bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bolton:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bolton costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 52m 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.
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How to get from Liverpool to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:43 PM 2h37 Liverpool 7:20 PM Bolton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:43 PM 2h37 Liverpool 7:20 PM Bolton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:43 PM 2h37 Liverpool 7:20 PM Bolton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:43 PM 4h17 Liverpool 7:00 PM Bolton $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bolton:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bolton costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, University and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
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