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The average train between Bolton and Walsall takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Walsall. 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 28m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Walsall train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Walsall at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Walsall? 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.

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  • Distance: 84.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Darlaston via Manchester Piccadilly and Wolverhampton in around 2h 37m.

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