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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Bolton takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 23m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 22m
£97–171

Kent to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Bolton via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 22m.

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