The average train between Kilmarnock and Bolton takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Bolton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Kilmarnock to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Bolton train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Bolton is 261.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bolton via Carlisle in around 4h 14m.