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The average train between Gainsborough and Bolton takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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.

3h 22m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 35m
£26–54

Gainsborough to Bolton train times

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 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 35m.

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