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Outbound fromLondon Euston to Bolton by train
It takes an average of 4h 23m to travel from London Euston to Bolton by train, over a distance of around 171 miles (275 km). There are normally 59 trains per day travelling from London Euston to Bolton and tickets for this journey start from £34 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | London Euston | |
| Arrival station | Bolton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 171 miles (275 km) | |
| Frequency | 59 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from London Euston to Bolton in 2 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Euston to Bolton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 23 minutes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) from London Euston to Bolton by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 59 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Bolton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from London Euston to Bolton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bolton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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