Bolton to Wakefield Trains

Bolton to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Wakefield takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 4m

£18–33

Bolton to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

11:25 PM → 7:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:23 AM → 7:01 AM
6h 38m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:23 AM → 7:01 AM
6h 38m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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