The average train between Lowestoft and Bolton takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lowestoft 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 4 hours between Lowestoft and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Bolton station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Lowestoft to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lowestoft to Bolton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lowestoft and Bolton is 305.7 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Bolton via Norwich, Peterborough, Doncaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 48m.