Southampton to Bolton Trains

Southampton to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Bolton takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 40m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 45m

£129–181

Southampton to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:15 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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