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About Bolton
Bolton is a thriving former mill town whose inhabitants have been described as the friendliest in the UK. It’s a great venue for shopping and hosts one of the best-loved food festivals in the country. It’s also situated on the edge of the stunning West Pennine Moors – 90 square miles of beauty and wonder, moorland and reservoirs. All this and it’s just 25 minutes and a cheap train ticket from Manchester city centre.
Cheap train tickets to Bolton from across the UK
Whether you’re heading to Bolton for work, its famous food festival or to explore the surrounding countryside, you can browse and secure cheap train tickets to Bolton with TransPennine Express.
Popular Routes
- Manchester Airport to Bolton
- Manchester Piccadilly to Bolton
- Leeds to Bolton
- Blackpool to Bolton
- Liverpool to Bolton
Travel Links
When you arrive at Bolton there are bus stops at Great Moor Street – a five-minute walk from the station. For more information visit Traveline or call 0871 200 2233. PlusBus is also available for a small add on fare when you buy your ticket with us. You’ll also find a taxi rank at the station entrance.
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For ideas on what to do in Bolton, see Visit Bolton.
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