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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Bolton to Lancaster. The train trip from Bolton to Lancaster is usually about 58 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express train can get you there in as little as 36 minutes.
| Distance | 36 mi (58 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 36m |
| Lowest price | £9.37 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bolton to Lancaster?
2 train services operate from Bolton to Lancaster. Northern Rail usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 3 | 1h 6m | £17.79 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 0h 36m | £10.40 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Bolton to Lancaster start from £9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Lancaster. TransPennine Express in Bolton leaves from Bolton Station . And in Lancaster trains arrive at Lancaster Train Station .
From Bolton to Lancaster train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bolton to Lancaster. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bolton at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Bolton to Lancaster. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lancaster to Bolton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Station
There is one train station in Bolton.
All train stations in Bolton:
Bolton Station
Where is the train station in Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster Train Station
Lancaster has one train station.
Train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
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