The average train between Dunbar and Bolton takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Bolton. 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 every 4 hours between Dunbar and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Bolton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Dunbar to Bolton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Bolton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Dunbar to Bolton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Bolton is 269 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 23m.