The average train between Alton and Bolton takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Alton 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 Alton and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Bolton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Alton to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Alton to Bolton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Bolton is 288.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Bolton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 23m.