The average train between Runcorn and Bolton takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn 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 30 minutes between Runcorn and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Runcorn to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Runcorn to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Runcorn to Bolton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Bolton is 33.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Bolton via Liverpool South Parkway and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 24m.
