The average train between Derby and Bolton takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Bolton station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Derby to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Derby to Bolton train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Bolton is 97.2 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 13m.
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