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.
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 10:43 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Bolton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Ipswich to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ipswich to Bolton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Bolton is 294.7 km. The road distance is 427 km.
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 21m.