Ipswich to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Bolton takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 20m

£98–159

Ipswich to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:10 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 2:52 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:41 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:36 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 20m.

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