The average train between Newbury and Bolton takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Newbury to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newbury to Bolton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newbury and Bolton is 253.9 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.