Leicester to Bolton by train
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Overview: trains from Leicester to Bolton
Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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.
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Train cost from Leicester to Bolton
Ready to book tickets from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bolton typically run US$97.50.
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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Leicester to Bolton departure frequency and train timetable
With 61 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 8 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:52 and the last one is at 23:37. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:49, with the last one at 23:59.
Average train travel time and distance from Leicester to Bolton
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 26 minutes, spanning 136 kilometres in total.
Booking time frame: Leicester 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.
Additional information on train travel from Leicester to Bolton
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Bolton city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Bolton
Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Bolton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Leicester and Bolton spans 136 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$97.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
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