The average train between Bolton and Largs takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Largs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Largs. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Largs at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Largs. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Largs station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Bolton to Largs train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bolton to Largs train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Largs station.
Book your Bolton to Largs train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Largs is 291.5 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Largs via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 59m.