Skegness to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Bolton takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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.

5h 51m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best

Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain

4h 57m

£55–97

Skegness to Bolton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Skegness and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:15 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
3:13 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:18 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:42 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 5:42 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness 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.