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The average train between Solihull and Bolton takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Solihull 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 28m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Solihull to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Solihull and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express2h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Chiltern RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Solihull 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: 99.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.

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