The average train between Colchester and Bolton takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bolton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Colchester to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Colchester to Bolton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Bolton is 293.2 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 3m.
