The average train between Bolton and Wales takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Wales at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 46m • 2 changes


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Wales? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Wales station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Bolton to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Bolton to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Bolton to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bolton and Wales is 81 km. The road distance is 101 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 53 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.