Bolton to Chester Trains

Bolton to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Chester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 45m

£16–31

Bolton to Chester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:06 PM → 7:58 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 8:35 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 8:58 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:06 PM → 9:57 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:45 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:45 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:45 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:45 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:47 AM
6h 24m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Chester? 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.