The average train between Chatham and Bolton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Bolton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Chatham to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chatham to Bolton train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chatham and Bolton is 316.6 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Bolton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 50m.