Train Derby to Bolton from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Bolton takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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.

2h 24m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Derby to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

8:00 PM → 10:21 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:16 PM → 10:37 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:32 PM → 11:50 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:30 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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