Cheap Train Tickets to Bolton

A vibrant town with the countryside on its doorstep, Bolton is packed full of things to see and do. As well as being your gateway to a bustling town centre with countless wining and dining options, amazing museums, picturesque parks and bustling shopping centres, trains to Bolton are also your gateway to the scenic West Pennine Moors. So, whether you’re a sightseer, shopper, foodie or hiker, you’re guaranteed to have a good day out in Bolton.

With our handy tips, you can easily find cheap train tickets to Bolton. First, get yourself a railcard. There are a range of railcards available, all of which can save you 1/3 off your journey. Next, plan your trip to Bolton in advance. Train operators release tickets up to 12 weeks in advance and the sooner you book, the cheaper they usually are. Other ways to save money on your travel to Bolton include travelling at off-peak times, booking as a group, and split ticketing, where you buy separate tickets for each leg of your journey.

Bolton train station makes the town easily accessible from the rest of the UK. You can get from both Manchester and Preston in around 20 minutes or less, thanks to TransPennine Express. Along with Northern and Avanti West Coast, TransPennine also operate a popular service from Blackpool to Bolton, taking just under 1 hour. The Northern services from Southport, which take around 1 hour, from Wigan, with a duration of around 20 minutes, and from Rochdale, with a journey time of approximately half an hour, are also popular.