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Bolton to Kirkby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Kirkby takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Kirkby. 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 15m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 44m
£6–13

Bolton to Kirkby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bolton and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Kirkby? 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.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Kirkby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 44m.

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