The average train between Bolton and Solihull takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Solihull. 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 Solihull. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Solihull at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Solihull station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Bolton to Solihull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Solihull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bolton to Solihull train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Solihull is 137.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.