Leicester to Bolton Trains

Leicester to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Bolton takes 3h 5m 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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2h 45m

£45–76

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 11:41 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:07 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
3:06 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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, October 12, 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, October 13, 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Sheffield

Leicester to Bolton train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:07 PM → 2:37 PM

1:06 PM → 3:37 PM

2:06 PM → 4:37 PM

3:06 PM → 5:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:15 AM → 1:21 PM

10:54 AM → 2:06 PM

11:55 AM → 2:42 PM

1:13 PM → 4:06 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM

7:06 AM → 9:37 AM

8:09 AM → 10:37 AM

9:09 AM → 11:37 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM

7:06 AM → 9:37 AM

8:09 AM → 10:37 AM

9:09 AM → 11:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

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Trip Overview

Train via Sheffield

Leicester to Bolton train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:07 PM → 2:37 PM

1:06 PM → 3:37 PM

2:06 PM → 4:37 PM

3:06 PM → 5:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:15 AM → 1:21 PM

10:54 AM → 2:06 PM

11:55 AM → 2:42 PM

1:13 PM → 4:06 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM

7:06 AM → 9:37 AM

8:09 AM → 10:37 AM

9:09 AM → 11:37 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:07 AM

7:06 AM → 9:37 AM

8:09 AM → 10:37 AM

9:09 AM → 11:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Leicester

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