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How to get from Bolton to Childwall by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bolton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 79C bus from Hough Green Road station to Score Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hough Green
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hough Green Road
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Score Lane
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 61

To get from Bolton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Deansgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 61 bus from Bowring Park Road station to Childwall Park Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 6161
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broad Green
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bowring Park Road
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Aigburth Vale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Park Avenue
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton to Childwall

The distance between Bolton, Liverpool and Childwall, Liverpool is approximately 40.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton to Childwall by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bolton

Bolton is located at Bolton, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Crook Street.

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Crook Street
  • Bolton Rail Station
  • Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa)

Public transport stations close to Childwall, Liverpool

Childwall is located at Darsefield Road, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Childwall Abbey Road.

Train stations close to Childwall:

  • Hunts Cross
  • Liverpool South Parkway
  • St Michaels

Bus stations close to Childwall:

  • Childwall Abbey Road
  • Childwall Park Avenue
  • Well Lane

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 61

To get from Bolton to Childwall in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Deansgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 61 bus from Bowring Park Road station to Childwall Park Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 6161
Walk to Childwall
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broad Green
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bowring Park Road
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Aigburth Vale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Childwall Park Avenue
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Childwall
    Walk to
    Childwall
    Darsefield Road
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 79C.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton and Childwall?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton to Childwall?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Manchester Airport station near Bolton in Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Oxford Road station near Childwall in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolton to Childwall by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bolton in Bolton and Childwall in Liverpool by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Airport station near Bolton in Bolton.

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

    Get off the train at the Manchester Oxford Road stop, which is closest to Childwall in Liverpool.

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