The average train between Bolton and Perth takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Bolton to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bolton to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Bolton to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Perth is 319.1 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 55m.