Trains from Liverpool to Bolton

Liverpool to Bolton train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Liverpool (North West England) to Bolton (North West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How far is it by train?

The duration to travel to Bolton from Liverpool can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 25 miles between both cities.

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

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Liverpool to Bolton train tickets

Liverpool - Bolton prices calendar

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

Liverpool - Bolton: the best time to book cheap trains

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

Most of the time, the earlier you book your train, the cheaper it should be but there can be some exceptions. We had a look at the results from the past 6 months in order to identify the best time to get your train tickets Liverpool to Bolton. The results reveal that getting your train from Liverpool to Bolton in advance can be more expensive.

We found seats at £11 when buying your train 1 day in advance whereas you will need to spend at least £12 if you purchase your train 1 month in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to book your train is 1 day in advance as it is 2% cheaper than 1 month in advance.

Best prices for Liverpool to Bolton trains

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

Discount Liverpool - Bolton train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Liverpool Bolton train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Liverpool Bolton ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you about 2 trips from Bolton to Liverpool (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

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