The average train between Bolton and Croydon takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Croydon. 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 30 minutes between Bolton and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Croydon at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Croydon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Bolton to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Croydon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Bolton to Croydon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Croydon is 291.2 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m.