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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Bolton (BON)

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35

train journeys
per day

182

miles (294 kms)

3hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

04:03 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Purley and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley to Bolton is approximately 182 miles (294 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 25 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Purley to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:03
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    08:53
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:02
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:57
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:53
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:24
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    11:06
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:24
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:07
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:57
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:24
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    13:06
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    13:53
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:57
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:24
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    15:06
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:57
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:24
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    16:06
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:57
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:57
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Purley
    Bolton
    Purley to Bolton

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
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 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 Purley and Bolton

The travel time between Purley and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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Amenities on trains between Purley 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 Purley & Bolton. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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