South Shields to Bolton Trains

South Shields to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Bolton takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

4h 26m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
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South Shields to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:19 PM → 5:02 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 6:04 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 4:03 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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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South Shields to Bolton train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:19 PM → 5:02 PM

2:20 PM → 6:04 PM

3:20 PM → 7:02 PM

4:20 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 11:02 AM

8:20 AM → 12:02 PM

9:20 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 11:02 AM

8:20 AM → 12:02 PM

9:20 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:02 AM

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM

8:26 AM → 12:02 PM

9:27 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:03 PM

10:26 AM → 2:03 PM

12:26 PM → 4:03 PM

2:26 PM → 6:14 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 11:02 AM

8:20 AM → 12:02 PM

9:20 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 11:02 AM

8:20 AM → 12:02 PM

9:20 AM → 1:02 PM

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