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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.

4h 52m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 16m
£93–153

Bridgwater to Bolton train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransPennine Express5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bridgwater to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Bolton via Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 16m.

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