The average train between Croydon and Bolton takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 Croydon and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Croydon to Bolton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Bolton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Croydon to Bolton train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Bolton is 291.2 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
