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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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22

train journeys
per day

148

miles (238 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 10 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:54
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    10:09
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:22
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:22
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:54
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:54
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:55
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:54
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:55
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:54
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:21
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:54
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    17:55
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:54
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:54
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:54
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    21:09
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:54
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    22:10
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:54
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    23:24
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:54
    8 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    05:30
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:21
    10 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    07:35
    Bolton
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bolton to Cardiff Queen Street

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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Amenities on trains between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bolton & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bolton and Cardiff Queen Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.