The average train between Bolton and Stamford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Stamford. 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 Stamford. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Stamford at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Stamford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Bolton to Stamford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Stamford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stamford station.
Book your Bolton to Stamford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Stamford is 166.4 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Stamford via Manchester Piccadilly and Nuneaton in around 4h 3m.