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Bolton to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 29m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 32m
£18–40

Bolton to Wales train times

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 10:22 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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Wales, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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