The average train between Basingstoke and Bolton takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Basingstoke to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Basingstoke to Bolton train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Basingstoke and Bolton is 273.7 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 40m.