Wakefield to Bolton Trains

Wakefield to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Bolton takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

1h 45m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 35m

£18–32

Wakefield to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:33 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:57 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:57 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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