The average train between Bolton and Marple takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Marple. 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 Marple. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Marple at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Marple. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Marple station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Bolton to Marple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Marple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Marple station.
Book your Bolton to Marple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Marple is 32.3 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Marple via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 8m.