Colchester to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Bolton takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 8m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 2m

£89–147

Colchester to Bolton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
5:11 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
5:11 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
5:11 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
5:11 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
5:12 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:54 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 2m.

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