The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Bolton takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Bolton station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Hemel Hempstead to Bolton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hemel Hempstead station.
Hemel Hempstead to Bolton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Bolton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Bolton is 243.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Bolton via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 24m.