The average train between Nottingham and Bolton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Nottingham to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Nottingham to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Nottingham and Bolton is 110.4 km. The road distance is 150 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 50m.