The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Holyhead
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Holyhead will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bolton for Holyhead on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Bolton to Holyhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Holyhead trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:54 AM Bolton | 4h18 | 9:12 AM Holyhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Bolton | 4h17 | 9:12 AM Holyhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:21 AM Bolton | 3h54 | 1:15 PM Holyhead | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Holyhead
Trains from Bolton to Holyhead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Holyhead trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Holyhead from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bolton to Holyhead
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 19:10 Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Black Bridge
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House. Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 00:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal. The National key toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2 by the gate (in ferry port area).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: For the nearest bus stop, walk across the footbridge and turn right onto the main road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops outside the station
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