Bolton to Bristol by train

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Overview: trains from Bolton to Bristol

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bolton to Bristol, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:10 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 229
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey £44.31 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 54m
Train operators 5

From Bolton to Bristol by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Bolton to Bristol by train. With 45 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of a train ticket between Bolton and Bristol

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £44.31. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Bolton to Bristol departure timetable

On this route, 45 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bolton at 04:30 and the last leaving at 21:46 during the week.

For weekend travel to Bristol, the earliest departure is at 00:10 and the last one is at 23:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 11 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Bolton to Bristol?

On this route spanning 229 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Booking Bolton to Bristol trains in advance

Booking your Bolton to Bristol tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Bolton and Bristol by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn even more about travelling from Bolton to Bristol by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Bristol.

FAQs about the train journey from Bolton to Bristol

Want to know more about your journey from Bolton to Bristol? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Bolton to Bristol is 229 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.