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Bolton to Congleton train route details

First train

05:54

Last train

21:58

Departure city

Bolton

Arrival station

Congleton

Journey time

1h 20m

Distance

31 miles

Price

€21.80*

Train Operators

Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
09:54 1h 30m, 1 change Bolton	11:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
09:58 1h 26m, 2 change Bolton	11:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
10:54 1h 30m, 1 change Bolton	12:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
10:58 1h 26m, 2 change Bolton	12:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
11:54 1h 30m, 1 change Bolton	13:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
11:58 1h 26m, 2 change Bolton	13:24 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Congleton

Alexandra Court Hotel
7 Newcastle Rd
9.2/10
100 review
Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast
Whitethorn Farm, Watery Lane, Astbury
9.0/10
15 review
Lion & Swan Hotel
Lion & Swan Hotel
9.4/10
96 review

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