The average train between Bolton and Telford Central Station takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Telford Central Station. 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 Telford Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Telford Central Station at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Telford Central Station. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Telford Central Station station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Bolton to Telford Central Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Telford Central Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Bolton to Telford Central Station train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Telford Central Station is 100.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m.