Bolton to Cardiff Trains

Bolton to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Cardiff takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 20m

£58–102

Bolton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:42 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Cardiff? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Bolton to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

10:08 AM → 1:50 PM

11:07 AM → 2:43 PM

12:08 PM → 3:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central

Bolton to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Bolton to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

10:08 AM → 1:50 PM

11:07 AM → 2:43 PM

12:08 PM → 3:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM

7:53 AM → 11:36 AM

8:54 AM → 12:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central

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