The average train between Bolton and Oldbury takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Oldbury. 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 Oldbury. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Oldbury at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Oldbury station via Sandwell & Dudley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Bolton to Oldbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Bolton to Oldbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sandwell & Dudley station.
Book your Bolton to Oldbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bolton and Oldbury is 123.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Sandwell & Dudley hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 23m.