The average train between Banbury and Bolton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 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 Banbury to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Banbury to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Banbury to Bolton train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Bolton is 184.2 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m.