How to get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool by train?

By train

To get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Headbolt Lane station to Moorfields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton Rail Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    28 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Deansgate station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton Rail Station
  • 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
    Liverpool Lime Street
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool

The distance between Bolton Rail Station, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 28.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool by 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 Rail Station

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

Train stations close to Bolton Rail Station:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton Rail Station:

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

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Moorfields Station (Stop Mf).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Moorfields Station (Stop Mf)
  • Moorfields
  • Moorfields (Stop Dd)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal
  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Deansgate station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton Rail Station
  • 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
    Liverpool Lime Street
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton Rail Station and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Southport station near Bolton Rail Station in North West to Wigan Wallgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wigan Wallgate station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolton Rail Station to Liverpool by train?

    The total travel time between Bolton Rail Station in North West and Liverpool in Liverpool by train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bolton Rail Station to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Southport station near Bolton Rail Station in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bolton Rail Station and Liverpool?

    Get off the train at the Wigan Wallgate station, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.

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