Trains from Glasgow to Bolton

Glasgow to Bolton train information

Which train company can I use?

The journey from Glasgow, situated in Scotland and Bolton, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How long is the train?

The duration to travel to Bolton from Glasgow can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 174 miles between both cities.

How much does it costs?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Glasgow to Bolton train tickets

Glasgow - Bolton prices calendar

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

Glasgow - Bolton: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Glasgow to Bolton will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 2 months in advance, tickets should be available from £13 whereas when buying your ticket 1 day in advance, you will need to spend at least £41 for your journey. Thus, you can save 68% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 2 months in advance rather than 1 day in advance.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Glasgow to Bolton trains

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

Discount Glasgow - Bolton train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Glasgow 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?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Glasgow to Bolton? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Glasgow Bolton ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Glasgow to Bolton (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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