The average train between Dundee and Bolton takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Bolton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Dundee to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dundee to Bolton train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Bolton is 322.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Bolton via Haymarket and Preston in around 5h 13m.