The average train between Essex and Bolton takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Bolton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Essex to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Essex to Bolton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Bolton is 281.3 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 8m.