The average train between Bolton and Maghull takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Maghull. 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 Maghull. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Maghull at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Maghull. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Maghull station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Bolton to Maghull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Maghull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Bolton to Maghull train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Maghull is 34.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Maghull via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 17m.