The average train between Didcot and Bolton takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 Didcot and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Didcot to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Didcot to Bolton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Didcot and Bolton is 233.8 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.