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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Scotland takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration
211 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper6h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper6h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper6h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper6h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper6h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Scotland? 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.

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  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 17m.

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