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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.

9h 35m
Duration
386 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

St Ives to Bolton train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 46m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryTransPennine Express8h 38m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited8h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 45m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 45m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 45m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from St Ives to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Bolton, England?

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.

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