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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Bolton (BON)

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33

train journeys
per day

24

miles (39 kms)

1hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Bolton is approximately 24 miles (39 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 49 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Bolton.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:18
    6 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    06:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:50
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    07:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    08:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    09:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    09:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    10:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    10:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    11:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:03
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    12:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    12:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    13:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:03
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    14:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    14:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    15:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:48
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    16:57
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:18
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    17:25
    Birkdale
    Bolton
    Birkdale to Bolton

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Bolton

The travel time between Birkdale and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Birkdale and Bolton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Bolton. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Bolton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkdale and Bolton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.