The average train between London and Bolton takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 every 30 minutes between London and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 44m • 1 change
2h 38m • 1 change
2h 51m • 1 change
2h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London to Bolton. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
London to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your London to Bolton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between London and Bolton is 278.5 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
