Trains from Bolton to Lancaster

Get set for your next train journey and check train times, journey details, ticket types, and more

Bolton to Lancaster train times

Select date and time:

Status

Date

Depart time

Departs

Platform

Arrive time

Arrives

Platform

Changes

Duration

Ticket Availability

05-05-2025

19:38

Plat. 4A

Cancelled

. 4A

08:08

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

12hr 30m

Find tickets

05-05-2025

22:33

Plat. 5A

Cancelled

. 5A

06:35

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

8hr 2m

Find tickets

05-05-2025

22:44

Plat. 4A

Cancelled

. 4A

09:49

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

11hr 5m

Find tickets

05-05-2025

22:44

Plat. 4A

Cancelled

. 4A

10:00

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

11hr 16m

Find tickets

06-05-2025

07:30

Plat. 4

Cancelled

. 4

11:07

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

3hr 37m

Find tickets

View later trains

If you're returning, check train times for Lancaster to Bolton

Get free updates for your journey straight to your phone:

We don't charge booking fee when you buy directly with us.

Plan your journey with us

Train tickets options:

Off-Peak tickets: Save money by travelling on quieter trains.
Anytime tickets: Have flexibility to travel whenever you want.
Railcards: Get 1/3 or more off your train tickets with a Railcard.
Season tickets: Save time and money on your regular routes.
Pay as you go: Sign up for Tap2Go to pay for your travel as you go.

About the stations:

Stay up to date with live departure and arrival information for Bolton station.

Explore our facilities:

View live journeys, station facilities and accessibility information.
See what is available on-board and what you can take with you.
Book travel assistance to navigate the station and get on your train.

Train delayed? We support you.

Check for service changes with our travel updates tool.
Claim your money back for delays or disruptions.
Learn what to do if you’re affected by timetable changes.

Bolton to Lancaster journey summary

Average Journey Time

8hr 2 minutes
Distance

36 miles - 58km
Weekday First Train

18:38
Weekday Last Train

21:44
Weekend First Train

18:38
Weekend Last Train

21:44

Bolton station live train times for the next 2 hours

View up to two hours of live departures and arrivals status information for Bolton station. Check train times for any future services.

Station:

Bolton

Since functional cookies are disabled, you cannot view the Keep me Updated feature. To enable this feature, please allow all cookies using the Cookie Preferences settings at the bottom of the page.

Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

15:54 16:38

Cancelled - Manchester Piccadilly

Platform 3

Northern

16:21 16:41

Cancelled - Manchester Airport

Platform 3

Northern

16:22 16:26

Cancelled - Blackpool North

Platform 4

Northern

16:25 On time

Cancelled - Stalybridge

Platform 3

Northern

16:32 16:34

Cancelled - Southport

Platform 5

Northern

16:35 On time

Cancelled - Blackburn

Platform 1

Northern

16:48 On time

Cancelled - Southport

Platform 5

Northern

16:49 On time

Cancelled - Rochdale

Platform 1

Northern

16:53 On time

Cancelled - Blackpool North

Platform 4

Northern

16:54 On time

Cancelled - Manchester Airport

Platform 3

Northern

Lancaster station live train times for the next 2 hours

View up to two hours of live departures and arrivals status information for Lancaster station. Check train times for any future services.

Station:

Lancaster

Since functional cookies are disabled, you cannot view the Keep me Updated feature. To enable this feature, please allow all cookies using the Cookie Preferences settings at the bottom of the page.

Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

16:09 16:29

Cancelled - Edinburgh

Platform 3

Avanti West Coast

16:28 16:30

Cancelled - Manchester Airport

Platform 4

TransPennine Express

16:39 On time

Cancelled - London Euston

Platform 4

Avanti West Coast

16:44 On time

Cancelled - Morecambe

Platform 1

Northern

16:49 Delayed

Cancelled - Manchester Airport

Platform 4

Northern

16:52 On time

Cancelled - Barrow-in-Furness

Platform 3

Northern

16:57 16:59

Cancelled - Glasgow Central

Platform 3

Avanti West Coast

16:59 On time

Cancelled - London Euston

Platform 4

Avanti West Coast

17:09 17:14

Cancelled - Glasgow Central

Platform 3

Avanti West Coast

17:12 On time

Cancelled - Morecambe

Platform 1

Northern