The average train between Bolton and Hale, Greater Manchester takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester. 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 Hale, Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Hale, Greater Manchester at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Hale, Greater Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hale station.
Book your Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Hale, Greater Manchester is 23.6 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Hale, Greater Manchester via Manchester Piccadilly and Hale in around 1h 35m.