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The average train between Norwich and Bolton takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Norwich 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.

5h 21m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 13m
£102–146

Norwich to Bolton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Norwich and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

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