Rome2Rio

Ilford to Bolton trains

Find Transport to Bolton

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Ilford and Bolton takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford 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 25m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 26m
£71–120

Ilford to Bolton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Ilford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 6m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 6m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 30m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 14m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 39m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford 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.

Map of how to get from Ilford to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Bolton, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

Operators