The average train between Gainsborough and Bolton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Bolton station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Gainsborough to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gainsborough to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gainsborough and Bolton is 112.5 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 36m.