How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bolton?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bolton start from $3. The average price for this train route is around $7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bolton?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bolton is 28m, covering a distance of 12 miles (18 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators service the Manchester to Bolton route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 54 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transpennine Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bolton?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bolton at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 11:53pm.

What is the best train operator from Manchester to Bolton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bolton?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Bolton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bolton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Bolton from $2

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Bolton on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:09pm	Manchester Victoria	23m	3:32pm	Bolton	Cheapest
Train	3:39pm	Deansgate	13m	3:52pm	Bolton	Fastest
Train	3:09pm	Manchester Victoria	31m	3:40pm	Westhoughton	No tags
Train	3:33pm	Deansgate	24m	3:57pm	Westhoughton	No tags
Train	4:09pm	Manchester Victoria	30m	4:39pm	Westhoughton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:17 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Bolton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bolton. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

11 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $18	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$3 - $20	Average Duration28m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $3	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Manchester and Bolton?

Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Bolton

A
Bolton Horwich Parkway Train Station
3 Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB, UK

Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi5

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Bolton by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bolton?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bolton start from $3. The average price for this train route is around $7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bolton?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bolton is 28m, covering a distance of 12 miles (18 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Bolton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 54 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bolton?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bolton at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 11:53pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to Bolton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bolton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Bolton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bolton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/24

$6

01/25

$4

Today

$4

01/27

No data

01/28

$4

01/29

No data

01/30

No data

01/31

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bolton was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Bolton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $11 for a train ticket from Manchester to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2026-01-28.