The average train between Solihull and Bolton takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Solihull 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 Solihull and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Solihull to Bolton train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Bolton train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Solihull to Bolton train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Solihull and Bolton is 137.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.