The average train between Bournemouth and Bolton takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 32m. 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 London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Bournemouth to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bolton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bolton is 320.6 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bolton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 58m.