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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Bolton (BON)

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37

train journeys
per day

78

miles (127 kms)

2hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:34 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Bolton is approximately 78 miles (127 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 32 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Bolton.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Bolton Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:34
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    08:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:01
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    10:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:03
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:01
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    11:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:01
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:08
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    12:53
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    13:53
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:01
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    14:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:22
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    14:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:01
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    15:07
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    15:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:01
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    16:08
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:07
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:21
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    16:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Bolton
    Birmingham New Street to Bolton

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Birmingham New Street and Bolton

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street 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 Birmingham New Street & Bolton. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Bolton.

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