Bristol to Bolton Trains

Bristol to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Bolton takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

3h 23m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

3h 29m

£78–117

Bristol to Bolton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:00 PM → 4:42 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:44 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Bolton? 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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Bristol to Bolton train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:00 PM → 4:42 PM

2:01 PM → 5:42 PM

3:01 PM → 6:42 PM

4:00 PM → 7:44 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:01 AM → 11:21 AM

9:01 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:01 AM → 11:21 AM

9:01 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:01 AM → 11:21 AM

9:01 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:01 AM → 11:21 AM

9:01 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:01 AM → 11:21 AM

9:01 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

9:00 AM → 12:21 PM

9:59 AM → 1:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

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