The average train between Bolton and Bamber Bridge takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Bamber Bridge. 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 Bolton and Bamber Bridge. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bamber Bridge at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bamber Bridge. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Bamber Bridge station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Bolton to Bamber Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Bamber Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bamber Bridge station.
Book your Bolton to Bamber Bridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Bamber Bridge is 22.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Bamber Bridge via Preston in around 1h 23m.