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Outbound fromMiddlesbrough to Bolton by train
It takes an average of 4h 16m to travel from Middlesbrough to Bolton by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (136 km). There are normally 41 trains per day travelling from Middlesbrough to Bolton and tickets for this journey start from £22.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | Middlesbrough | |
| Arrival station | Bolton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 41m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 41 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Middlesbrough to Bolton by train
Looking to travel from Middlesbrough to Bolton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 16 minutes to travel from Middlesbrough to Bolton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 41 minutes though. You'll usually find 41 trains per day running along the 85 miles (136 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bolton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to get to Bolton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Middlesbrough to Bolton in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £22.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Middlesbrough to Bolton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Middlesbrough to Bolton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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