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Bedford to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Bolton takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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.

5h 5m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
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Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 50m
£82–134

Bedford to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Bolton via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 50m.

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