The average train between Poole and Bolton takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bolton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Poole to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Poole to Bolton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Bolton is 320.5 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Bolton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 19m.