Salford to Bolton by train

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Overview: trains from Salford to Bolton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salford to Bolton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:26 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 9m View journey
Distance (km) 15
Trains / day 85 View all
Cheapest journey AU$8.03 View journey
Avg journey time 15m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Salford to Bolton

So you’re considering going from Salford to Bolton by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Salford to Bolton

Ready to book tickets from Salford to Bolton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Salford and Bolton typically run AU$8.03.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Salford to Bolton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:47.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:11.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:30.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:26.

  • 85 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

Average train travel time from Salford to Bolton

The quickest time by train is 9 minutes, travelling a total distance of 15 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Salford to Bolton trains

Tickets for travel to Bolton along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Salford to Bolton travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bolton.

FAQs about the train journey from Salford to Bolton

Want to know more about your journey from Salford to Bolton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Salford and Bolton is 15 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.