The average train between Poole and Bolton takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Poole and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Poole to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth 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, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Poole and Bolton is 320.5 km. The road distance is 437 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m.