The average train between Bolton and Derby takes 2h 35m 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.
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 10:22 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Bolton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Bolton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Bolton to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Derby is 97.2 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Derby via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 17m.