The average train between Bolton and Leicester (Station) takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Leicester (Station). 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 Leicester (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Leicester (Station) at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Leicester (Station). However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Leicester (Station) station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Bolton to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Leicester (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Bolton to Leicester (Station) train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Leicester (Station) is 137.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 49m.