How to get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton by light rail and train?

From Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton by light rail and train

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton by bus and train

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West, take the 159 bus from Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A) station to Moston Rail Station (Stop M) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Moston station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Middleton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moston Rail Station (Stop M)
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moston
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    30 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton
The distance between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), North West and Bolton, North West is approximately 15.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton by light rail and 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), North West and the nearest public transport station is Oldham Road.

Bus stations close to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Oldham Road
  • Ashton Road West
  • Brown Cow (Stop C)
Public transport stations close to Bolton, North West

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ash Street.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Ash Street
  • Mealhouse Lane
  • Howell Croft North
Related Routes

From Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton by bus and train

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West, take the 159 bus from Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A) station to Moston Rail Station (Stop M) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Moston station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Failsworth Metrolink (Stop A)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    Middleton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moston Rail Station (Stop M)
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moston
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 159, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) and Bolton in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station near Bolton in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) and Bolton in North West by light rail and train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Bolton in North West?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) and Bolton in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Bolton in North West.

  • When is the first train from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West?

    The first train from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Bolton in North West is Northern. It leaves the Moston station at 07:02.

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