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Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Bolton (BON)

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66

train journeys
per day

173

miles (280 kms)

3hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

04:26 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 66 scheduled rail journeys between Elephant & Castle and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 66 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Elephant & Castle to Bolton is approximately 173 miles (280 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Bolton.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Elephant & Castle to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 22 mins.

Journeys from Elephant & Castle to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:26
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    08:25
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:05
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    09:08
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:29
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:53
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    09:57
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:34
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:57
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:38
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    11:57
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:18
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    12:53
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:19
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    12:57
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:38
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:21
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    13:53
    Elephant & Castle
    Bolton
    Elephant & Castle to Bolton

About Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Elephant & Castle and Bolton

The travel time between Elephant & Castle and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Elephant & Castle and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 66 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Elephant & Castle & Bolton. owever, there are 66 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Bolton.

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