The average train between Dartford and Bolton takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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 30 minutes between Dartford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Bolton station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Dartford to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dartford to Bolton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Bolton is 297.5 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Bolton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 56m.
