The average train between Milton Keynes and Bolton takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Milton Keynes to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Bolton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Bolton is 205.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.