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The average train between Rochester and Bolton takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 56m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rochester to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 35m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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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  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Bolton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 48m.

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