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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Bidston (BID)

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56

train journeys
per day

29

miles (46 kms)

1hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Bidston (BID)

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On a typical weekday there are 56 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Bidston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 56 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Bidston is approximately 29 miles (46 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 17 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Bidston.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Bidston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 37 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Bidston Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    2 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    07:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    08:25
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    08:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:58
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    09:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:47
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    2 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    09:55
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:36
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:25
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:53
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:49
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:54
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:55
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    1 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    12:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:36
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:49
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:40
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:53
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:55
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:58
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Bolton
    Bidston
    Bolton to Bidston

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

About Bidston Station

Station name Bidston (BID)
Address Bidston station, Station Approach, Bidston, Merseyside, CH43 7RF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:51 - 00:05
Tuesday 05:51 - 00:05
Wednesday 05:51 - 00:05
Thursday 05:51 - 00:05
Friday 05:51 - 00:05
Saturday 05:51 - 00:05
Sunday 08:01 - 00:05
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bolton and Bidston

The travel time between Bolton and Bidston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Bidston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 56 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bolton & Bidston. owever, there are 56 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Bidston.

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