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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Derby takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Derby. 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 37m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 14m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 16m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 27m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Derby via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 17m.

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