The average train between Wellingborough and Bolton takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Wellingborough and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Bolton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Wellingborough to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Wellingborough to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wellingborough and Bolton is 184 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Bolton via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 3m.