The average train between Chesterfield and Bolton takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Chesterfield to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Chesterfield to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chesterfield and Bolton is 76.9 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 44m.