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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Bolton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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.

4h 38m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 9m
£84–143

Maidstone to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Maidstone and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 23m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 25m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 23m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 25m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 23m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bolton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 9m.

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