Swindon to Bolton Trains

Swindon to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Bolton takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

4h 50m

£76–124

Swindon to Bolton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:18 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
1:24 PM → 5:42 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
3:24 PM → 7:44 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes

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