Trains from Bolton to Portsmouth

Bolton to Portsmouth train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Bolton (North West England) to Portsmouth (South East England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

There are 201 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Bolton to Portsmouth is around 5h35m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Portsmouth from Bolton, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Bolton to Portsmouth train tickets

Bolton - Portsmouth prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bolton to Portsmouth by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Bolton - Portsmouth: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Bolton to Portsmouth tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 7 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £57 whereas when booking 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £87 for your trip. Thus, you will save 34% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 7 days in advance as opposed to 3 days in advance.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Bolton to Portsmouth trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bolton and Portsmouth by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Portsmouth to Bolton and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bolton - Portsmouth train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Bolton Portsmouth train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can evaluate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Bolton Portsmouth ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you about 2 trips from Portsmouth to Bolton (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey