Derby to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Bolton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 6m

£31–57

Derby to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 PM → 8:06 PM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:19 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:32 PM → 11:19 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:07 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:10 AM → 5:22 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.