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The average train between Swanley and Bolton takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Swanley 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 19m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swanley to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Swanley and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 49m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 56m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanley 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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  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Bolton via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 57m.

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