Runcorn to Bolton Trains

Runcorn to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Bolton takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn 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.

1h 32m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 24m

£13–31

Runcorn to Bolton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:22 PM → 7:52 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 8:07 PM
1h 22m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 8:48 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:23 PM → 8:52 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:14 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 11:42 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 12:42 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 2:06 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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