The average train between Bolton and Birmingham takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Birmingham. 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. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Bolton to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bolton to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Birmingham is 127.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.
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