The average train between Bolton and Coventry takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Coventry. 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 Bolton and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Coventry at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Coventry station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Bolton to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Bolton to Coventry train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bolton and Coventry is 144.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.