Train Bolton to Widnes from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Widnes takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Widnes. 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 44m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 31m

£15–35

Bolton to Widnes train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Widnes at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:36 PM → 8:00 PM
1h 24m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 8:30 PM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:21 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 PM → 9:31 PM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

9:58 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 1:50 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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