Please note this offer no longer available.
£3 Thursdays are here! Save on your trains to & from Manchester every Thursday
Every Thursday £1.50* advance single fares will be available from Bolton to Manchester meaning you can go do your thing for less.
Whether it’s a midweek adventure or the midweek commute - Take the train and save now.
All for £3 return every Thursday. Simply search advance single tickets from Bolton and Manchester and ensure to book 3+ days in advance to secure your £3 train tickets.
You can save 1 hour 11 minutes per day getting to work on this route vs the car, which is another great reason to take this journey!
You'll find these offers through our website or through the Northern app. Follow the links below to buy online or head to our app stores. Remember we also don't charge booking fees!
Destinations
Need some inspiration?
There are loads of great activities and days out in Manchester you can experience, whether it's after work or in your downtime with family and friends.
Making this journey regularly?
Find out what the right ticket is for you with our comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
No railcards can be used in conjunction with the £1.50 tickets.
Children tickets will be priced at half of the adult fare at 75p.
£1.50 tickets – Northern app and/or website. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. These will only be available for journeys to/from Bolton – Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate or Manchester Victoria.
If you are experiencing technical issues or are unable to buy online you can contact our retail support team on 0344 811 5111.
£1.50 tickets are limited, once they’re gone, they’re gone!
£1.50 tickets will be available to buy from 6th February for travel from 9th February – 27th April. Services likely to be busy have been excluded.
£1.50 promotions do not require a discount code.
£1.50 fares and discounts will be removed from strike days, and industry wide Terms & Conditions will apply.
23/02/23 20:00 - 23:00
09/03/23 18:00 - 23:00
16/03/2023 - All Day
30/03/2023 - All Day
27/04/23 18:00 - 23:00
04/05/23 18:00 - 23:00
Tickets must be booked 3+ days in advance and are subject to availability.
Terms and Conditions
Subject to availability. On 6 February 2023, a minimum of 1500 Advance tickets per week will be made available online and on the Northern app only at £1.50. For travel on Thursdays between the 6 February – 27 April 2023 on selected Northern routes only.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.