Train Bolton to Chester from £23 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Chester takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 4m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 41m

£19–36

Bolton to Chester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:07 PM → 8:46 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:21 PM → 9:37 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:54 PM → 9:46 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:36 PM → 10:38 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 27m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 27m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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