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Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Bolton (BON)

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30

train journeys
per day

93

miles (150 kms)

1hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:47 / 23:21

first / last train

8

direct trains

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Carlisle and Bolton , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carlisle to Bolton is approximately 93 miles (150 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 49 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Bolton.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carlisle to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Carlisle to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    08:36
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    09:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:21
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    1 hrs 34 mins Direct
    11:06
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    11:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 32 mins Direct
    12:07
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    12:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 33 mins Direct
    13:06
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    13:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:06
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    14:21
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:49
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    14:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:34
    1 hrs 32 mins Direct
    15:06
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:49
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    15:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:34
    1 hrs 32 mins Direct
    16:06
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:49
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    16:53
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:47
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    17:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:07
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    18:21
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:48
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    18:34
    Carlisle
    Bolton
    Carlisle to Bolton

About Carlisle Station

Station name Carlisle (CAR)
Address Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 20:00
Saturday 05:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carlisle and Bolton

The travel time between Carlisle and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carlisle and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:47, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:21.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 8 direct services per day from Carlisle to Bolton

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Bolton.

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