The average train between Dorchester and Bolton takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorchester 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 4 times a day between Dorchester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Bolton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Dorchester to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.
Dorchester to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dorchester to Bolton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dorchester and Bolton is 318.8 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester West to Bolton via Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 39m.