Gainsborough to Bolton Trains

Gainsborough to Bolton trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Bolton takes 3h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:45 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 6:38 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:34 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough 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.