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The average train between Holyhead and Bolton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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.

3h 12m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 11m
£45–73

Holyhead to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express4h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

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  • Distance: 134.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bolton, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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