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The average train between Bedford and Bolton takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 Bedford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Bletchley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bedford to Bolton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Bedford and Bolton is 208.3 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Bolton via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 49m.
