Wales to Bolton Trains

Wales to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Bolton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
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3h 48m

£60–98

Wales to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:53 AM → 3:37 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:52 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:42 PM
4h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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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Wales to Bolton train times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:53 AM → 3:37 PM

12:55 PM → 4:52 PM

1:53 PM → 5:52 PM

2:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:37 AM

5:49 AM → 9:37 AM

6:43 AM → 10:37 AM

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:42 PM

9:45 AM → 2:06 PM

10:44 AM → 2:42 PM

11:40 AM → 3:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:37 AM

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM

6:46 AM → 10:37 AM

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Wales and Bolton, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

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Wales to Bolton train times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:53 AM → 3:37 PM

12:55 PM → 4:52 PM

1:53 PM → 5:52 PM

2:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:37 AM

5:49 AM → 9:37 AM

6:43 AM → 10:37 AM

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:42 PM

9:45 AM → 2:06 PM

10:44 AM → 2:42 PM

11:40 AM → 3:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:37 AM

5:48 AM → 9:37 AM

6:46 AM → 10:37 AM

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Wales and Bolton, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Wales

Train trips to Bolton

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