Darlington to Bolton by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Bolton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Bolton, 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 06:37 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 120
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £116.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 35m
Train operators 4

Explore Darlington to Bolton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Darlington to Bolton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Darlington and Bolton

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Bolton start at £116.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Darlington to Bolton is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Darlington to Bolton train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Darlington to Bolton is at 06:37 and the last is at 20:49. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:15 and the last one is at 22:31. You can expect 31 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 24 minutes.

Darlington to Bolton train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 120 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Darlington and Bolton

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Bolton can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Bolton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bolton.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Bolton

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

The distance between Darlington and Bolton is 120 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.