The average train between Bolton and Portsmouth takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Bolton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Bolton to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Portsmouth is 322.8 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Portsmouth & Southsea via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 33m.