Perth to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Bolton takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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.

5h 4m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
Take the train from Lancaster to Boltontrain

4h 59m

£86–154

Perth to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:34 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 2 changes
10:47 PM → 7:37 AM
Arrives next day
8h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:06 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.