Northampton to Bolton Trains

Northampton to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Bolton takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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.

2h 48m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

2h 59m

£39–77

Northampton to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:10 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 4:52 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 5:52 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:06 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 3:42 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:11 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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.