The average train between Middlesbrough and Bolton takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Middlesbrough to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Bolton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Bolton is 135.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.