The average train between Bridgwater and Bolton takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bridgwater 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bridgwater and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Bolton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Bridgwater to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.
Bridgwater to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bridgwater to Bolton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bridgwater and Bolton is 275.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Bolton via Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 21m.