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Kirkham to Bolton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Kirkham to Bolton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £13.30, with average prices for this route around £13.30. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:38 44 minutes, Direct Kirkham & Wesham	00:22 +1 Bolton		Find Tickets

Kirkham to Bolton Train Route Details

First train

05:13

Last train

23:38

Departure station

Kirkham

Arrival station

Bolton

Journey time

34 minutes

Distance

39 km

Price

£13.30*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Kirkham to Bolton

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Kirkham to Bolton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Kirkham to Bolton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Kirkham to Bolton ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Kirkham to Bolton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Kirkham 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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Kirkham to Bolton Train prices and times

Kirkham to Bolton Train Route Details