Watford to Bolton Trains

Watford to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Bolton takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 17m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 10m

£60–115

Watford to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:38 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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