Bedford to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Bolton takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.

4h 31m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leicester

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Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain
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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain

4h 14m

£62–95

Bedford to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:56 PM → 7:52 PM
3h 56m • 4 changes
4:58 PM → 8:52 PM
3h 54m • 4 changes
5:58 PM → 9:52 PM
3h 54m • 4 changes
7:00 PM → 10:53 PM
3h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 50m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 53m • 4 changes
8:57 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:53 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
6:49 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 48m • 4 changes
7:56 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 41m • 4 changes
8:56 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:42 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 24m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 32m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 3:42 PM
4h • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 4:42 PM
3h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 50m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 53m • 4 changes
8:57 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 50m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 53m • 4 changes
8:57 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 50m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 53m • 4 changes
8:57 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.