The average train between Bolton and Nottingham takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Nottingham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bolton to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Bolton to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Nottingham is 110.4 km. The road distance is 150 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 47m.