The average train between Perth and Bolton takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Perth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Bolton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Perth to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Perth to Bolton train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Bolton is 319.1 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Bolton via Haymarket and Preston in around 5h 18m.