The average train between Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham New Street Station 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 Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham New Street Station is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street Station station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton is 128.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.