The average train between Bicester and Bolton takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bicester 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 Bicester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bicester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Bolton station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Bicester to Bolton train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North station.
Bicester to Bolton train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bicester to Bolton train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bicester and Bolton is 206 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Bicester North to Bolton via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 42m.