The average train between Cambridge and Bolton takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 hourly between Cambridge and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Bolton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Cambridge to Bolton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Bolton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cambridge to Bolton train tickets online with Great Northern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Bolton is 230 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bolton via King's Cross, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 4m.