The average train between Bolton and Plymouth takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Bolton to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Bolton to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Plymouth is 375.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Plymouth via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 46m.