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Bolton to Handforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:54
Last train
Last train
22:26
Departure city
Departure city
Bolton
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
19 miles
Price
Price
SEK 56.63*
Train operators
Train operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from Bolton to Handforth?

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07:22
1h 6m, 1 change
Bolton
08:28
Handforth
Northern
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07:53
1h 7m, 1 change
Bolton
09:00
Handforth
Northern
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07:57
1h 3m, 2 change
Bolton
09:00
Handforth
NorthernTransPennine Express
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08:22
1h 6m, 1 change
Bolton
09:28
Handforth
Northern
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08:54
1h 6m, 1 change
Bolton
10:00
Handforth
Northern
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08:58
1h 2m, 2 change
Bolton
10:00
Paris
NorthernTransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Bolton this week

Typical ticket prices between Bolton and Handforth are around SEK 56.63, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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SEK 162.50
Mon9Mar
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SEK 162.50
Tue10Mar
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SEK 162.50
Wed11Mar
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SEK 56.63
Thu12Mar
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SEK 162.50
Fri13Mar
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SEK 162.50
Sat14Mar
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SEK 162.50
Sun15Mar
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*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

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