Bolton to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Bolton to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bolton to Southampton, 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 21:34 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 301
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey US$200.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 6m
Train operators 13

Explore Bolton to Southampton by rail

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

Train cost between Bolton to Southampton

Getting from Bolton to Southampton by rail typically costs US$200.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Bolton to Southampton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Southampton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 41 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:34: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:10: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:34: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 15 minutes: frequency of train departures

Bolton to Southampton train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 301 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 38 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Bolton and Southampton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Southampton

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

FAQs about the train journey from Bolton to Southampton

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

The total distance between Bolton and Southampton by train is 301 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.