The average train between Portsmouth and Bolton takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bolton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Portsmouth to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Portsmouth to Bolton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bolton is 322.8 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bolton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 40m.