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Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Bolton takes 4h 47m 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.

4h 47m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Perth to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited7h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 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.

Map of how to get from Perth to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Bolton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 50m.

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