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Trip Overview

The average train between Tamworth and Bolton takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Tamworth 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.

2h 25m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Tamworth to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Tamworth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tamworth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tamworth 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: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Tamworth to Bolton via Stafford and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 5m.

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