The average train between Bolton and Canterbury takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Canterbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Bolton to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Bolton to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Canterbury is 349.8 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Canterbury West via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.