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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Chester (CTR)

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50

train journeys
per day

32

miles (51 kms)

1hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 50 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 50 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Chester is approximately 32 miles (51 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 10 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:54
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    07:42
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:36
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    08:37
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:37
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:53
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:22
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:28
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:36
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:21
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:36
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:36
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:36
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    13:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:36
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    14:33
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:54
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Bolton
    Chester
    Bolton to Chester

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

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bolton and Chester

The travel time between Bolton and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 50 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bolton & Chester. owever, there are 50 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Chester.

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