Bolton to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Skegness takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 11m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

5h 53m

£55–99

Bolton to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bolton and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Skegness at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:36 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 7:02 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
2:36 PM → 7:56 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:32 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Skegness? 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.