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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Rotterdam takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 12m
Duration
821 km
Distance
€335
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bolton to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar15h 55m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar14h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 45m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 1m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Rotterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 820.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bolton to Rotterdam Centraal via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 15m.

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