It takes an average of 6h 53m to travel from London Kings Cross to Bolton by train, over a distance of around 171 miles (275 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Bolton and tickets for this journey start from £40 when you book in advance.
First train | 07:48 | |
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Last train | 22:33 | |
Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
Arrival station | Bolton | |
Journey time | From 3h 54m | |
Distance | 171 miles (275 km) | |
Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £40 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from London Kings Cross to Bolton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 53 minutes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) from London Kings Cross to Bolton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from London Kings Cross to Bolton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £40.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between London Kings Cross and Bolton is 6 hours and 53 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London Kings Cross to Bolton is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Kings Cross to Bolton can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from London Kings Cross to Bolton. Travelling from London Kings Cross to Bolton by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from London Kings Cross to Bolton leaves at 07:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Kings Cross to Bolton leaves at 22:33. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London Kings Cross to Bolton cover a distance of around 171 miles (275 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bolton to London Kings Cross.
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