The average train between Derby and Bolton takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 28m. 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 28m.
Derby to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Derby to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express 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 Piccadilly in around 2h 6m.
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