How to get from Chester to Bolton by train?

From Chester to Bolton by train

To get from Chester to Bolton in North West, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to Bolton by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Chester to Bolton in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to Bolton

The distance between Chester, North West and Bolton, North West is approximately 81.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Bolton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Hoole Way (Stop Q).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Hoole Way (Stop Q)
  • Railway Station
  • Hoole Bridge Shops

Public transport stations close to Bolton, North West

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Howell Croft North.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Howell Croft North
  • Bolton Market
  • All Saints Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chester to Bolton by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Chester to Bolton in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Bolton?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Bolton?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Bolton in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Bolton in North West?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Chester station near Chester to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Bolton in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Bolton in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Chester and Bolton in North West by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester to get to Bolton in North West?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Chester station near Chester in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester and Bolton in North West?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly station, which is closest to Bolton in North West.

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