The average train between Bolton and Manchester takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Manchester. 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 20 minutes between Bolton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Bolton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Bolton to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Manchester is 17.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 18 min. TransPennine Express also services this route every 2 hours.
