The average train between Hartlepool and Bolton takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Hartlepool to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Hartlepool to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Bolton is 146.2 km. The road distance is 224 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 25m.