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Leicester to Bolton trains

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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
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 45m
£53–92

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 5:22 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.

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 45m.

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