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What is the best way to travel from Blackpool to Bolton?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Bolton from Blackpool. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 15m
£13
£14
1
Train
0h 53m
£2
£5
21

What is the cheapest way to reach Bolton from Blackpool?

You can reach Bolton with just £2 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £13
Thursday
from £2
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £2
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £15

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    17:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    18:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    0h 57m
    0
    17:56
    Blackpool
    North Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    18:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    19:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    17:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    19:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    20:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2

    • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    0h 54m
    0
    04:59
    Blackpool
    North Station
    05:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £7
  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    05:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £7
  • Northern
    0h 58m
    0
    05:55
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £9
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 59m
    0
    05:35
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:34
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20

    • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    0h 56m
    0
    13:25
    Blackpool
    North Station
    14:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    14:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    15:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    16:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    17:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    17:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    0h 53m
    0
    13:28
    Blackpool
    Layton Station
    14:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3

    • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

What are the fastest trips from Blackpool to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton from Blackpool in just 0h 53m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 15m
Thursday
from 0h 57m
Friday
from 0h 54m
Saturday
from 0h 53m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 15m
Tuesday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    0h 57m
    0
    17:56
    Blackpool
    North Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    17:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    18:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    18:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    19:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    17:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    19:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    20:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    0h 54m
    0
    04:59
    Blackpool
    North Station
    05:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £7
  • Northern
    0h 58m
    0
    05:55
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £9
  • Northern
    0h 59m
    0
    05:22
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £7
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 59m
    0
    05:35
    Blackpool
    North Station
    06:34
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    0h 53m
    0
    13:28
    Blackpool
    Layton Station
    14:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Northern
    0h 56m
    0
    13:25
    Blackpool
    North Station
    14:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    14:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    15:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    16:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    17:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2
  • Northern
    1h 23m
    0
    17:30
    Blackpool
    South Station
    18:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £2

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Blackpool
    Central Coach Station
    23:15
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Blackpool to Bolton

What are the most popular stations in Blackpool and Bolton?

In Blackpool, you will usually depart from Pleasure Beach, North Station or Central Coach Station, while in Bolton you will be arriving at Horwich Parkway, Central Station or Bromley Cross, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bolton from Blackpool? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Blackpool and Bolton, you can pay as low as £2 with a Train from Northern.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Bolton in just 0h 53m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Blackpool and Bolton are Northern, National Express and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Blackpool and Bolton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Poulton-le-Fylde or to Astley Bridge, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Blackpool to Bolton?

The most popular companies between Blackpool and Bolton, are Northern, National Express and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Northern and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Blackpool to Bolton

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Blackpool to Bolton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Blackpool to Bolton

How can I reach Bolton from Blackpool?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Bolton from Blackpool.

How far is Bolton from Blackpool?

The distance between Blackpool and Bolton is 47.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Blackpool and Bolton?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 12 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Blackpool to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton with just £2 by taking a Train from Northern.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bolton?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bolton in just 0h 53m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Blackpool and to Bolton

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Blackpool and to Bolton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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