The average train between Maidstone and Bolton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Bolton station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Maidstone to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Maidstone to Bolton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Bolton is 326.1 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bolton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 11m.