How to get from Runcorn to Bolton by train?

From Runcorn to Bolton by train

To get from Runcorn to Bolton in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Runcorn station to Liverpool South Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    37 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Runcorn to Bolton by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Runcorn to Bolton in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Runcorn station to Liverpool South Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    54 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Runcorn to Bolton

The distance between Runcorn, North West and Bolton, North West is approximately 75.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Runcorn 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 Runcorn

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn Station.

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn Station
  • Station Road
  • Penn Lane

Public transport stations close to Bolton, North West

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Moses Gate.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Moses Gate
  • Farnworth
  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Nelson Square
  • Bolton Interchange
  • Ash Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Runcorn to Bolton by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Runcorn to Bolton in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Runcorn station to Liverpool South Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Runcorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    54 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn to Bolton?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Runcorn to Bolton?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Bolton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Runcorn to Bolton?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Runcorn in Runcorn to Liverpool South Parkway station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool South Parkway station near Bolton in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Runcorn in Runcorn and Bolton in North West by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Runcorn in Runcorn.

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

    Get off the train at the Liverpool South Parkway station, which is closest to Bolton in North West.