Reading to Bolton Trains

Reading to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Bolton takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
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3h 44m

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Reading to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:42 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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Reading to Bolton train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:42 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly

Reading to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Reading to Bolton train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:42 PM → 12:22 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:53 AM

7:15 AM → 10:52 AM

8:15 AM → 11:52 AM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Reading

Train trips to Bolton

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8:42 PM → 12:22 AM
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