Train Bolton to Kilmarnock from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Kilmarnock takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 4m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 24m

£79–142

Bolton to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bolton and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:43 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.