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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Stirling takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Stirling. 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 9m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Stirling train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Stirling at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 12m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 12m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 12m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 12m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 12m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Stirling? 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: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Stirling via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 11m.

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