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The average train between Bolton and Liverpool takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 19m
£8–18

Bolton to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Liverpool? 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.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 19m.

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