The average train between Pontefract and Bolton takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Pontefract to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Pontefract to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Bolton is 74.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 7m.