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Sunderland to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Bolton takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 23m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 55m
£59–111

Sunderland to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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