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Prescot to Bolton Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Prescot to Bolton, starting from £11.70 and averaging £11.70. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 2m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:23 1h 2m, Changes required Prescot	18:25 Bolton	Find Tickets
17:23 1h 30m, Changes required Prescot	18:53 Bolton	Find Tickets
17:34 1h 23m, Changes required Prescot	18:57 Bolton	Find Tickets
18:04 1h 21m, Changes required Prescot	19:25 Bolton	Find Tickets
18:34 1h 23m, Changes required Prescot	19:57 Bolton	Find Tickets
19:05 1h 20m, Changes required Prescot	20:25 Paris	Find Tickets

Prescot to Bolton Train Route Details

First train

06:05

Last train

23:34

Departure station

Prescot

Arrival station

Bolton

Journey time

1h 2m

Distance

30 km

Price

£11.70*

Train operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Prescot to Bolton

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Prescot to Bolton can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Prescot to Bolton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Prescot to Bolton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Prescot to Bolton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Prescot to Bolton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Prescot to Bolton train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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