Moses Gate to Manchester Vic commute

[EssexGonzo]

Hi all,

I have the prospect of a job in Manchester and good accommodation on Manchester Road in Bolton.

I'd be looking to commute by train and can see times, costs etc. But how loaded would the service be from 0630 until 0800 for example? Is this generally a reliable service?

Thanks in advance for any insights.

Simon

 

[thealexweb]

According to Recent Train Times the punctuality is okay (see here). However, the normal loadings from Bolton onwards towards the Manchester stations are very high, especially at peak time.

 

[WatcherZero]

Likely standing only in the latter half of peak from Moses.

 

[SeanG]

Its not as bad as the local paper, "The Bolton News" makes out though. Expect short term pain for long term gain

 

[cin88]

It's usually packed, as long as you don't mind standing the whole way it's definitely a better option than getting the bus.

 

[EssexGonzo]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll give the service a test drive when I'm next up there.