The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Bolton takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds 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 4 hours between Bury St Edmunds and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds station and arriving at Bolton station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Bury St Edmunds to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.
Bury St Edmunds to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bury St Edmunds to Bolton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Bolton is 257.9 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Bolton via Peterborough, Doncaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 52m.