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How to get from St Helens to Bolton by train?

From St Helens to Bolton by train

To get from St Helens to Bolton in North West, take the NORTHERN train from St Helens Central station to Wigan North Western station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan Wallgate station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from St Helens Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Helens Central
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Helens to Bolton
The distance between St Helens, North West and Bolton, North West is approximately 18.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Helens to Bolton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to St Helens

St Helens is located at Corporation Street, North West and the nearest public transport station is Corporation Street.

Train stations close to St Helens:

  • St Helens Central
  • Lea Green

Bus stations close to St Helens:

  • Corporation Street
  • Bickerstaffe Street (Stand B9)
  • St Helens
Public transport stations close to Bolton, North West

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa).

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa)
  • Howell Croft North
  • Bolton Market
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Bolton?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between St Helens and Bolton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Helens to Bolton?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from St Helens Central station near St Helens in St Helens to Wigan North Western station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wigan North Western station near Bolton in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Helens to Bolton by train?

    The total travel time between St Helens in St Helens and Bolton in North West by train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Helens to get to Bolton?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the St Helens Central station near St Helens in St Helens.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Helens and Bolton?

    Get off the train at the Wigan North Western station, which is closest to Bolton in North West.

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