Dover to Bolton Trains

Dover to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Bolton takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

4h 42m
Duration: 271 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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4h 18m

£103–177

Dover to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

11:48 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 4:52 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 6:52 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.