Train Inverness to Bolton from £166 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Bolton takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

8h 48m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Inverness to Bolton train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

3:21 PM → 11:04 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 11:05 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:38 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:38 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:38 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:38 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:38 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:44 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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