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Trip Summary
There are 32 daily trains from Peterborough to Bolton. Traveling by train from Peterborough to Bolton usually takes around 3 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest London North Eastern Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 58m |
| Lowest price | €34.32 |
| Most frequent service | London North Eastern Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Peterborough to Bolton?
2 train services operate from Peterborough to Bolton. London North Eastern Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 31 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 4h 11m | €85.66 |
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 31 | 3h 31m | €69.41 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Peterborough to Bolton start from €86, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Bolton. CrossCountry + Connections in Peterborough leaves from Peterborough Train Station . And in Bolton trains arrive at Bolton Station .
From Peterborough to Bolton train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 4 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bolton faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Peterborough to Bolton. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Peterborough at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 32 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bolton to Peterborough.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main departure station: Peterborough Train Station
There is one train station in Peterborough.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
Where is the train station in Bolton?
Main arrival station: Bolton Station
There are more train stations and stops in Bolton than most cities. Most trains from Peterborough will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Bolton:
Train stations in Bolton:
Bolton Station
Lostock
Hall-i'-th'-Wood Station
Bromley Cross Station
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