Trains from Chester to Bolton

Chester to Bolton train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Chester (North West England) to Bolton (North West England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How far is it by train?

The train duration to get to Bolton from Chester will change depending if the train is direct or with stops. There are 33 miles between the 2 cities.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the cost of the train may change.

Best prices for Chester to Bolton train tickets

Chester - Bolton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chester to Bolton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Chester to Bolton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Bolton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bolton to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chester - Bolton train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Chester Bolton train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to estimate the number of journeys you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

For your evaluation, you need to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Chester Bolton ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make approximately 2 trips from Bolton to Chester (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey