The average train between Manchester and Bolton takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester 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 20 minutes between Manchester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bolton station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Manchester to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Manchester to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Bolton is 17.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 15 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
