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Trip Overview

The average train between Loughborough and Bolton takes 3h 13m 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.

3h 13m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Loughborough to Bolton train times

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express6h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 42m.

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