The average train between Workington and Bolton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington 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 Workington and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Bolton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Workington to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Workington to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Workington and Bolton is 138.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Bolton via Carlisle in around 3h 21m.