Exeter to Bolton Trains

Exeter to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Bolton takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 3m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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4h 50m

£102–168

Exeter to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 4:42 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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