Bolton to Boston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Boston takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain

5h 10m

£44–81

Bolton to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bolton and Boston. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:32 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 4:16 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.