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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Bolton takes 8h 20m 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 20m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 8m
£124–240

Inverness to Bolton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 36m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express6h 13m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 30m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Bolton? 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.

Map of how to get from Inverness to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Bolton via Haymarket and Preston in around 7h 8m.

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