The average train between Bolton and Birmingham City University takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Birmingham City University. 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 Birmingham City University. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Birmingham City University at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Birmingham City University. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Birmingham City University station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Bolton to Birmingham City University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Birmingham City University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bolton to Birmingham City University train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bolton and Birmingham City University is 127.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.