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The average train between Poole and Bolton takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.

5h 55m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Poole to Bolton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Poole and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 47m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransPennine Express6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 271.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Bolton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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