The average train between St Ives and Bolton takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between St Ives and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 49m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Bolton. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Bolton station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
St Ives to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your St Ives to Bolton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Ives and Bolton is 428.8 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bolton via St Erth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 59m.