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Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Bolton (BON)

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62

train journeys
per day

15

miles (24 kms)

54 mins

fastest journey

06:00 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

5

routes

Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 62 scheduled rail journeys between St Helens Central and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 62 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Helens Central to Bolton is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 22 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Bolton.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Helens Central to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 54 mins.

Journeys from St Helens Central to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:00
    57 mins 2 changes
    06:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    1 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    07:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    1 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    07:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    1 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    08:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:00
    1 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    08:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    1 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    08:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:28
    57 mins 2 changes
    09:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    1 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    09:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    1 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    10:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    1 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    1 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    1 hrs 2 changes
    10:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:13
    1 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:56
    1 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:57
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:56
    1 hrs 25 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    12:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:13
    1 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    St Helens Central
    Bolton
    St Helens Central to Bolton

About St Helens Central Station

Station name St Helens Central (SNH)
Address St Helens Central station, Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:50 - 20:40
Tuesday 05:50 - 20:40
Wednesday 05:50 - 20:40
Thursday 05:50 - 20:40
Friday 05:50 - 20:40
Saturday 05:50 - 20:40
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
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 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 St Helens Central and Bolton

The travel time between St Helens Central and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Helens Central and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 62 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between St Helens Central 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 St Helens Central & Bolton. owever, there are 62 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Bolton.

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