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Manchester to Bolton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Bolton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $2.85, with average prices for this route around $2.96. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
00:09 Manchester Piccadilly	00:22 Bolton	13m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:08 Manchester Oxford Road	05:22 Bolton	14m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:43 Manchester Victoria	06:02 Bolton	19m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:55 Deansgate	06:07 Bolton	12m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:06 Manchester Oxford Road	06:20 Bolton	14m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:08 Manchester Victoria	06:30 Paris	22m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Bolton Train Route Details

First train

00:09

Last train

23:38

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Bolton

Journey time

12m

Distance

11 miles

Price

$2.85*

Train operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Bolton

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Bolton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Bolton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Bolton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Bolton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Bolton Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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Manchester to Bolton Train prices and times

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