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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Bolton (BON)

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21

train journeys
per day

142

miles (229 kms)

4hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

05:32 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge North and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge North to Bolton is approximately 142 miles (229 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 9 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Bolton.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge North to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge North to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:32
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    09:53
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:06
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:53
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    21:52
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:00
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    22:38
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:42
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    23:21
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:00
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    23:51
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:32
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    00:28
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:40
    8 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    05:22
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:32
    9 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    08:53
    Cambridge North
    Bolton
    Cambridge North to Bolton

About Cambridge North Station

Station name Cambridge North (CMB)
Address Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

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 Cambridge North and Bolton

The travel time between Cambridge North and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge North and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge North & Bolton. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Bolton.

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