The average train between Bolton and Bath takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Bath. 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 every 3 hours between Bolton and Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Bath at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Bolton to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Bolton to Bath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Bath is 245.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m.