The average train between Maghull and Bolton takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Maghull 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 Maghull and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Maghull is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Ormskirk and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maghull to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Maghull station and arriving at Bolton station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Maghull to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Maghull to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Maghull to Bolton train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Maghull and Bolton is 34.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Maghull to Bolton via Ormskirk and Preston in around 2h 17m.