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It takes an average of 6h 28m to travel from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton by train, over a distance of around 178 miles (287 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton and tickets for this journey start from £54.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:34 | |
| Departure station | Woolwich Arsenal | |
| Arrival station | Bolton | |
| Journey time | From 4h 47m | |
| Distance | 178 miles (287 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £54.40 | |
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Travelling from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton by train
Looking to travel from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 28 minutes to travel from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 178 miles (287 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Bolton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express to get to Bolton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £54.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Woolwich Arsenal to Bolton
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Consider a Season Ticket
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