The average train between Loughborough and Bolton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Loughborough and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Bolton station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Loughborough to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Loughborough to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Loughborough and Bolton is 122.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 43m.