Boston to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Bolton takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
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4h 20m

£44–82

Boston to Bolton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:54 PM → 11:42 AM
Arrives next day
13h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 4:42 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 5:42 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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