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The average train between Bolton and Lincoln takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Lincoln. 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 43m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 28m
£31–69

Bolton to Lincoln train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 50m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Lincoln? 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 Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Lincoln Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 3h 28m.

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