The average train between Bolton and Great Sankey takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Great Sankey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Great Sankey. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Great Sankey at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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59 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Great Sankey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Great Sankey. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Great Sankey station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Bolton to Great Sankey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Great Sankey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington West station.
Book your Bolton to Great Sankey train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Great Sankey is 25.3 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Warrington West via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 26m.