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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Bolton takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
4h 22m
£45–82

Boston to Bolton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Bolton? 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.

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  • Distance: 155.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Bolton via Grantham, Doncaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 22m.

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