The average train between Bolton and Kent takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Kent at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Kent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Bolton to Kent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Kent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Bolton to Kent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Kent is 336 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Lenham via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m.