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Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Bolton (BON)

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26

train journeys
per day

172

miles (277 kms)

4hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

02:23 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

9

operators run

5

routes

Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between London Charing Cross and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Charing Cross to Bolton is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 21 mins.

Chiltern Railways, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, c2c, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between London Charing Cross and Bolton.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Charing Cross to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 22 mins.

Journeys from London Charing Cross to Bolton Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:23
    6 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:44
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:16
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:07
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:19
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    11:07
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:25
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:24
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    13:08
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:24
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:24
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    16:08
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:24
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    17:08
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:24
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:24
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:53
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:24
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    20:07
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    20:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:24
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    21:21
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:24
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    London Charing Cross
    Bolton
    London Charing Cross to Bolton

About London Charing Cross Station

Station name London Charing Cross (CHX)
Address London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday
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 London Charing Cross and Bolton

The travel time between London Charing Cross and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Charing Cross and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Charing Cross & Bolton. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Chiltern Railways, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, c2c, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between London Charing Cross and Bolton.

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