The average train between Bolton and Dunstable takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bolton to Dunstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Dunstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Bolton to Dunstable train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Dunstable is 228.4 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Leagrave via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.