Train Bolton to Prestwick from £99 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Prestwick takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Prestwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Bolton to Prestwick train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:45 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 51m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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