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Outbound fromMaidstone East to Bolton by train
It takes an average of 5h 35m to travel from Maidstone East to Bolton by train, over a distance of around 201 miles (324 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Maidstone East to Bolton and tickets for this journey start from £86.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 13:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:14 | |
| Departure station | Maidstone East | |
| Arrival station | Bolton | |
| Journey time | From 5h 33m | |
| Distance | 201 miles (324 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £86.40 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Maidstone East to Bolton in 5 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Maidstone East to Bolton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 35 minutes to travel the 201 miles (324 km) from Maidstone East to Bolton by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Bolton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Maidstone East to Bolton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £86.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bolton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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