The average train between St Helens and Bolton takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Bolton. 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 St Helens and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Bolton. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Bolton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
St Helens to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your St Helens to Bolton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Bolton is 24.8 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bolton via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 2m.
