Dunbar to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Bolton takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. 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.

4h 31m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 15m

£55–142

Dunbar to Bolton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dunbar and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:09 PM → 5:53 AM
Arrives next day
7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:33 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:59 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
3:49 PM → 7:55 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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