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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Bolton takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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 35m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln 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.

Map of how to get from Lincoln to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 57m.

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