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Skipton to Bolton train prices and times

Looking to travel from Skipton to Bolton? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £36.60, with average prices for this route around £38.30.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:45 Skipton	08:31 Bolton	2h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:04 Skipton	08:31 Bolton	2h 27m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:18 Skipton	08:52 Bolton	2h 34m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:18 Skipton	09:03 Bolton	2h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:56 Skipton	09:31 Bolton	2h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:16 Skipton	09:53 Paris	2h 37m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Skipton to Bolton train route details

First train

05:45

Last train

22:10

Departure station

Skipton

Arrival station

Bolton

Journey time

1h 37m

Distance

32 miles

Price

£36.60*

Train Operators

Northern, LNER, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Skipton to Bolton

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Skipton to Bolton can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Skipton to Bolton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Skipton to Bolton ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Skipton to Bolton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Skipton to Bolton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Skipton to Bolton train prices and times

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