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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $19 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.
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How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 PM 2h12 Stoke-on-Trent 12:47 AM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
Cheapest
10:35 PM 2h12 Stoke-on-Trent 12:47 AM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
Fastest
4:55 AM 1h40 Stoke-on-Trent 6:35 AM Bolton $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:25 PM 2h33 Stoke-on-Trent 2:58 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer8:45 PM 2h35 Stoke-on-Trent 11:20 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer5:50 PM 2h38 Stoke-on-Trent 8:28 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Bolton by train.
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