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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Kirkby station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Bolton to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Bolton to Kirkby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Kirkby is 32.4 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 43m.