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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Bolton (BON)

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43

train journeys
per day

54

miles (88 kms)

1hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

05:34 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Bolton is approximately 54 miles (88 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 45 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Bolton.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Bolton Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:34
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:52
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:11
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:47
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:33
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:33
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    10:07
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    10:21
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:33
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    11:07
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    11:21
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:33
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    12:08
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:03
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    12:53
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    13:21
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:03
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    13:53
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:33
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    14:07
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:50
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    14:22
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:03
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    14:51
    Stafford
    Bolton
    Stafford to Bolton

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 Unavailable
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 Stafford and Bolton

The travel time between Stafford and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Stafford 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 Stafford & Bolton. owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Bolton.

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