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Outbound fromBolton to Derby by train
It takes an average of 3h 56m to travel from Bolton to Derby by train, over a distance of around 60 miles (97 km). There are normally 57 trains per day travelling from Bolton to Derby and tickets for this journey start from £23.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:22 | |
| Departure station | Bolton | |
| Arrival station | Derby | |
| Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
| Distance | 60 miles (97 km) | |
| Frequency | 57 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £23.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Bolton to Derby in 2 hours 9 minutes
If you want to travel from Bolton to Derby by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bolton to Derby by train to take around 3 hours 56 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 57 trains per day running on this route, which spans 60 miles (97 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Derby. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bolton to Derby start from £23.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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