The average train between Welshpool and Bolton takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Welshpool 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 Welshpool and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Welshpool to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Welshpool to Bolton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Welshpool and Bolton is 113.2 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.