Bolton to Handforth Trains

Bolton to Handforth trains

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The average train between Bolton and Handforth takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Handforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 6m
Duration: 21 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 5m

£6–14

Bolton to Handforth train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 PM → 10:32 PM
56 min • 1 change
10:35 PM → 11:16 PM
41 min • 1 change
11:25 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
7h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 8:27 AM
49 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:28 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:28 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:28 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:28 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:31 AM
6h 8m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:28 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Handforth? 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.