Shrewsbury to Bolton Trains

Shrewsbury to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Bolton takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

2h 4m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 46m

£24–41

Shrewsbury to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:56 PM → 5:42 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 6:42 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 7:44 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:57 PM → 9:19 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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