The average train between Bournemouth and Bolton takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Bournemouth to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bolton train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bolton is 320.6 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 44m.