Swindon to Bolton by train

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Overview: trains from Swindon to Bolton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swindon 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 00:42 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 228
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey €129.58 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 42m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Swindon to Bolton

Ready to book a trip from Swindon to Bolton by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of a train ticket between Swindon and Bolton

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €129.54. 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 2 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.

Train times for travel between Swindon and Bolton

If you are taking the train from Swindon to Bolton, you will have 43 trains each day (with a departure every 14 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:22. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:16. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:42, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 19:56.

Average train travel time from Swindon to Bolton

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 40 minutes, travelling a total distance of 228 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Swindon and Bolton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Swindon and Bolton 2 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

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 Swindon to Bolton

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

The distance between Swindon and Bolton is 228 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.