The average train between Bolton and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bolton and Stratford-upon-Avon is 162.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Stratford-upon-Avon via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 46m.