The average train between Gatwick Airport and Bolton takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport 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 every 30 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bolton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Gatwick Airport to Bolton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Bolton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Bolton train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bolton is 310.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bolton via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 41m.
