Bolton to Leicester Trains

Bolton to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Leicester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£49–93

Bolton to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:36 PM → 8:31 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 10:50 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:23 AM → 8:29 AM
8h 6m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:23 AM → 8:29 AM
8h 6m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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