Leicester to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Bolton takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...

2h 45m

£44–75

Leicester to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

10:10 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 10:07 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:42 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.