Lincoln to Bolton Trains

Lincoln to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Bolton takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln 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 36m
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...

2h 57m

£31–63

Lincoln to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Lincoln and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

11:23 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:13 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
1:14 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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